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The town of Edwards, in St. Lawrence County, contains a village by the same name, plus a hamlet named South Edwards, and has a population of 1,156 (2010 U.S. Census). The town covers just over 51 square miles along the Oswegatchie River.
The area is served by County Roads 23 and 24, as well as New York State Route 58, on which many motorists find themselves facing a hefty speeding ticket. There are a few factors that play into this however, such as the changing speed limits and the rolling topography.
If you have a speeding ticket in the town of Edwards, this guide should help you find some ease of mind in the legal arena.
However, if you would like legal representation on your case, give our experienced attorneys a call today at 800-893-9645.
What to Expect in CourtMailing Address:
Edwards Town Court
PO Box 24
161 Main Street
Edwards, NY 13635
What to Bring: It is always a good policy to come to court prepared. Having the court notice in court is advisable. It will help the court ascertain the most important information about your case quickly.
A driver should also bring their driving record to court. If the record is clean, it can be persuasive and help mitigate the situation.
Sign-In: Although you may have met with the officer in court and discussed your matter, it is very important to check-in with the court clerk in the front of the courtroom. Failure to notify the clerk that you are in court may result in your case not being called.
Plea: The majority of cases are resolved via plea bargaining. In lieu of having a trial, it may be possible to resolve a traffic matter with a lesser included charge. Most resolution will involve a fine and a surcharge. The surcharge is additional monies payable at the end of case that are paid to New York State.
Judge: While a plea bargain can be struck between the prosecutor and a defendant, the judge has the ultimate power to accept or reject the proposed disposition. If the court accepts the resolution, a fine will be assessed.
Points InformationSpeeding tickets range from 3-11 points, depending on the speed. The following chart shows more information:
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 |
If you have accumulated 11 points, your driver’s license will be suspended. Points will affect a driver’s privilege to drive for 18 months from the date in which the ticket was issued. In other words, the points do not run from the date of the conviction. They run from the moment the officer issued the summons.
Getting the Legal AdvantageOur lawyers excel at getting New York traffic tickets reduced. We have over 30 years of legal experience and have reputed as superb lawyers. Our team of traffic lawyers is lead by Joseph P. Villanueva, a former prosecutor. Having a former prosecutor on your side can help in analyzing critical issues in your case. This can make the difference in you keep your license or having your license suspended or revoked. Call us now 800-893-9645.
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