What is the best way to deal with violations tickets in New York ?

Question

improper turn in Manhattan and plea not guilty

should i pay it , give it to a lawyer or attend the hearing and try to prove not guilty ?

Answer 1

Always plead 'not guilty.' This may be a pre-trial appearance, or you may be able to send in the ticket with 'not guilty' plea. Try to delay a pre-trial appearance if possible. There will be a specified date if you have to mail in the plea.

Very important. DELAY, DELAY, DELAY!!!!!! Keep putting off that court date! You don't want to go to court! You want to make it so the cop thinks the case is so far in the past he'll never remember anything.

The Lesson? The longer you wait the better chance the cop won't show up!

Answer 2

pay it and forget it,the delay tactic only works twice,then the court will order you to appear,and that isnt going to help you in any way.