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The town of Rossie was established alongside the Oswegatchie River and the shores of Grass Lake and Yellow Lake. Rossie covers more than 39 square miles in St. Lawrence County, and contains a hamlet by the same name, and has a population of 877 (2010 U.S. Census). The area is served by U.S. Route 11, which passes through town at the hamlet of Sommerville. The hamlet of Rossie is situated at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 8. County Roads 9 and 12 also serve the area at the hamlets of Pikes Corner and Wegatchie, respectively.
If you have received a speeding ticket in Rossie, then this guide was created by our attorneys to help you understand your legal matter.
Entering Your PleaUpon receiving a speeding ticket, the first thing you must do is answer your ticket. Failure to do so can lead to your license getting suspended. You have the option to plead either guilty or not guilty.
Pleading Not Guilty: If you would like to fight your ticket, you will have to plead not guilty. Instructions on how to do so are provided on your ticket. Once the court receives your plea, they will send you a court notice which will tell you when your court appearance is.
Pleading Guilty: Pleading guilty to a speeding ticket can have long-term financial consequences that may cost drivers hundreds in fines, penalties, and insurance increases. A plea of guilty to the charge is equivalent to a conviction after trial. A conviction will not only subject the driver to a penalty but in addition the driver’s license to drive can be subject to suspension and revocation as prescribed by law.
Court Information:Court Address:
Rossie Town Court
908 County Route 3
Redwood, NY 13679
The Rossie Town offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Court is held at the Rossie Town Barn.
Security: The court is a secure place, as such you will be asked to walk through a magnetometer upon your arrival. Please turn off all electronic devices and dispose of food and beverages prior to entering the court.
Trial: Each motorist is entitled to a trial on his or her traffic matters. In general, a traffic trial will occur on the driver’s first court appearance. The first court appearance is usually designated as a pre-trial conference.
If Found Guilty: If you are found guilty of speeding, there are many different ways in which it may affect you. This can include but is not limited to fines payable to the court, penalties payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles, insurance increases, and incarceration.
Points InformationIn New York State, a speeding violation ranges from 3-11 points, depending on your speed. The following chart will show you a break down of these points.
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 |
Points affect your license 18 months from the date at which the ticket was issued. In other words, the points run from the day you received your ticket, not the day you were convicted.
Suspension: If you receive 11 points, your license will get suspended. It is a crime to drive with a suspended license. If you are pulled over, the officer can arrest you and impound your car.
About Our FirmOur lawyers can represent you without you physically appearing in court. This will save you valuable time from sitting in court. Furthermore, our attorneys have aggressively represented drivers in New York State and consistently reduced the amount of points they have been facing. In turn, this will save you valuable money on fines and penalties and insurance increases. Give our lawyers a call today to learn how we can help you. Our lawyers can be reached at 800-893-9645.
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