Wilson Village Traffic Lawyer Joseph P. Villanueva, Attorneys At Law Home
Wilson Village Court
FIGHTING YOUR TICKET CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!
A conviction to a traffic ticket can be a nightmare. Given the right circumstances, it can cost a driver hundreds of dollars in fines payable to the court, hundreds more payable to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, and countless more in insurance increases. In some of the most egregious cases, a conviction can result in a jail sentence, several court appearances, and your insurance company dropping you as a client. We can help. Give us a call today to schedule your confidential consultation and ask to speak to one of our traffic ticket lawyers.
Court Tips And Tidbits
Wilson Village Court
375 Lake Street
Wilson, NY 14172
The Village of Wilson (Pop. 1,264/2010 U.S. Census) lies within the town of Wilson, New York, in north-central Niagara County. Lake Ontario serves as its northern border, where the village maintains a small boat harbor, including marinas and boat launching sites. State Routes 18 (Ontario Street/East Lake Road) and 425 (Lake Street) intersect in the village.
- The Wilson Village Court convenes at the Wilson Town Hall.
- Court sessions convene every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
- Criminal court sessions are the 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
- Both town and village court sessions are held at this location and at the same time.
Lawyer’s Tip Of The Day
You should bring your court notice advising you to appear in court. If you are displaced, showing the court personnel your letter may help in directing you to where you need to go and what you need to do.
How Many Points Am I Facing?
Speeding convictions in New York can range from 3-11 points depending on your speed. There is no such thing as a 1-point violation in New York. The following chart should be able to provide you a quick reference for how many points you are facing.
Speeding | Points |
01 to 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
11 to 20 | 4 |
21 to 30 | 6 |
31 to 40 | 8 |
More than 40 | 11 |
First Time Offense For Speeding
The fines for a repeat ticket offender can increase with every conviction within the same 18-month period. If this is your first speeding ticket within 18 months, the chart below can help you obtain a general idea of what your monetary penalties may look like. Please keep in mind these numbers are subject to change.
| 1st time Conviction Within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge |
| 10 mph or less | $45.00 | $150.00 | n/a | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 11-30 mph | $90.00 | $300.00 | 30 Days | 4-6 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 31 mph or over | $180.00 | $600.00 | 30 Days | 8-11 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
Repeat Offenders Driving 1 mph – 10 mph Over the Speed Limit
If you have been convicted of multiple speeding tickets within an 18-month period, the presiding judge has the power to impose a higher fine. This chart will provide you a quick glimpse into the possible fine range for a person convicted of multiple 3 point speeding violations.
| Conviction Within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge depending on court |
| 1st | $45.00 | $150.00 | 0 | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 2nd | $45.00 | $300.00 | 0 Days | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 3rd | $45.00 | $525.00 | 0 Days | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
WE CAN HELP!
Join the thousands of drivers that have saved money, time and points on their license by hiring our law firm. A former New York City prosecutor leads our traffic ticket defense practice. We have the unique ability to quickly analyze traffic cases from both the defense perspective and prosecutorial perspective thereby giving you the effective and efficient legal representation. We can be reached at 800-893-9645.
Charges we Fight: Here is a list of some common charges we have helped our client’s fight:
- Speeding under VTL § 1180 (b)
- Speeding under VTL § 1180 (d)
- Cell Phone under VTL § 1225
- Child Seatbelt under VTL § 1229
- Failure to Move Over under VTL § 1144-A
- Failure to Signal under VTL § 1163
- Following Too Closely under VTL § 1129
- Operating Without Insurance under VTL § 319
- Red Light under VTL § 1111
- Stop Sign Violation under VTL § 1172
- Suspended License Operation under VTL § 511.1 (Misdemeanor)
- Unsafe Lane Change under VTL § 1128
Helpful Links
