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The Town of Ellery covers almost 48 square miles and contains 12 miles of lakefront property on the eastern shore of Chautauqua Lake. The town has a population of 4,528 (2010 U.S. Census), and contains the Village of Bemus Point, the site of its government offices. Ellery is situated at the confluence of Interstate-86/New York State Route 17, and the State Route 430 intersection.
These highways often serve many open stretches of road. It is usually on such roads that drivers lose sight of their magnetometer, finding themselves facing a hefty speeding ticket.
Have u been issued a speeding ticket that is returnable to Ellery Town Court? Are you having difficulty making heads or tails of your legal matter? Well then, this guide was created to help you familiarize yourself with the legal arena and provide you with some ease of mind.
If you are looking for legal representation, our experienced attorneys would be happy to help. We have helped thousands of drivers like you save money, time, points and insurance increases. Call us now at 800-893-9645 for your consultation.
How to Answer Your TicketOne of the worst things a driver can do is ignore a ticket. Every driver will have the option to plead guilty or not guilty. Instructions on how to send your plea are provided on the ticket.
Pleading Not Guilty: Once the court has received your not guilty plea, you will receive a court notice. This notice will advise you when to go to court for your court appearance. At this court appearance you will be given the opportunity to present your case’s strengths and weaknesses. Please be sure not to miss your court date.
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Pleading Guilty: Once the court receives your guilty plea, the court will send you a fine notice. This fine must be paid in full by the date provided. Failure to pay this fine can result in a suspension of your driver’s license.
Please note pleading guilty to a speeding violation is equivalent to being convicted after a trial. You may face a lot of financial consequences, such as fines to the court and the DMV, points on your license, and insurance increases.
Court Tidbits and TipsEllery Town Justice Court is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm (except for holidays). The court will be in session every Monday at 6:00pm and every 3rd Tuesday at 6:00pm.
What to Bring: We advise that all litigants bring their court notice and driving record with them. The court notice will help a court personnel direct you if you are displaced and the driving record, if it is clean, can help settle your case.
We also advise you bring enough money to pay any court fees or fines if your case is settled at the court appearance.
Check-in: It is important that upon your arrival to court you check in with the court clerk. Failure to notify the court clerk of your presence may result in your case not being called.
Dress Code: Although there is no official dress code, we highly recommend you wear formal attire. Many judges often frown upon those litigants who come to court in shorts, tank tops, open-toed sandals, or other similar items.
Ticket InformationThere are many different police agencies that have jurisdictional power to have their traffic summons returnable to Ellery Town Court. Some police agencies can include the Sheriff’s Office, Park Police, and local town or village police.
The New York State Police issue traffic tickets on a “Uniform Traffic Ticket.” This is also referred to as a “UTT.” This is the form that tells you what you are charged with and how to enter a plea.
The UTT also provide other useful information such as the date of the offense, mph, the officer’s name, place of offense, and description of the violation.
About Our FirmOur firm provides all of our clients with the highest quality legal representation. We have helped thousands of drivers all over New York State save money, time, points, and insurance increases. As such we are recognized as some of the best lawyers in all of New York State. Give us a call today to see how we can help you save. Our attorneys can be reached at 800-893-9645.
FAQsIs the date on the front of my ticket my court date?
Ultimately, the date on the front of your ticket may be your court date but for the most part, it is your respond by date.
How many points are allowed until a license is suspended?
There are many reasons why a driver may have their privilege to drive suspended. With respect to points, a driver will suspended upon receiving 11 or more points within an 18 month period.
Can’t every speeding ticket be dismissed or resolved with zero points?
Every case is unique. Every court is unique. It is difficult to make a blanket statement with regard the ultimate resolution of a legal matter.
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