Lawyer’s Traffic Ticket Guide for Clare Town Court

The town of Clare contains a hamlet of the same name and is situated inside Adirondack State Park in St. Lawrence County. The town covers more than 97 square miles and has a population of 105 (2010 U.S. Census). The area is served by County Road 27, which runs by Lampson Falls.

Have you recently received a speeding ticket in the town of Clare? Are you having trouble figuring out what to do? Well, our attorneys have created this guide to help you find some ease of mind when it comes to the legal arena.

If you seek legal representation, call our experienced attorneys today at 800-893-9645.

Entering a Not Guilty Plea: If you wish to fight your ticket, one of the first things you have to do is enter your plea of not guilty. Once the court receives your plea, you will be given a date for your court appearance. At this court appearance you will have the opportunity to present your case’s strengths and weaknesses.

Tip: It is a good idea to bring your driving record; if it is clean, it can be persuasive in mitigating your case quickly.

Court Location:

Clare Town Court

2396 County Road 27

Russell, NY 13684

Sign-in: Be sure to sign in with the court clerk upon your arrival. Failure to do so may result in your case not being called.

Security: The court is a secure place, as such you will be asked to walk through a magnetometer. It is a good idea to turn off all electronic devices, dispose of food and beverages, and arrive on time.

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.

Tickets: The court receives speeding and traffic tickets from a myriad of police agencies. They have presided over tickets issued by Park Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, State Police Officers, and more. A Special Prosecutor prosecutes tickets issued by the State Police. The Special Prosecutor was approved by a Town Board and gives the power to enforce the law.

In terms of quantifiable dollars and cents, the average conviction to a 76/55 mph zone will usually face a fine up to about $400.00, a $300.00 fine payable to DMV, and a few hundred dollars in insurance increases.

Insurance increases vary due to many factors. Such factors can include accident history, type of car driven, driving history, and much more.

The same conviction (76/55) can add 6 points onto your license. It is important to note that once a driver receives 11 points, his/her driver’s license will get suspended.

Speeding tickets can range from 3-11 points, depending on the speed. The following chart has more details.

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.

At our law firm, we provide all of our clients with the highest quality legal representation. We have been reputed as some of the best lawyers in all of New York State. Our attorneys fight for you to help you reach a favorable outcome. We have helped countless drivers like you save time, money, points and insurance increases. Call us now for a consultation at 800-893-9645.

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