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Everyone makes mistakes—especially when they're young. One poor decision should not define the rest of a person's life. Recently, The Law Office of Siara Ossa, PLLC successfully represented a recent high school graduate charged with Petit Larceny in violation of Penal Law § 155.25 in Suffolk County District Court, 400...

Receiving one traffic ticket can be stressful. Receiving multiple tickets totaling approximately 20 points can put your driver's license—and your future—at serious risk. Recently, The Law Office of Siara Ossa, PLLC successfully represented a young driver in Suffolk County District Court who was facing numerous traffic charges carrying 20 points in total. Through...

At The Law Office of Siara Ossa, PLLC, we believe that every traffic ticket deserves a thorough legal review. Sometimes, the strongest defense is not about disputing what happened on the roadway—it's about ensuring that law enforcement follows the procedures required by law. Recently, our office successfully obtained the dismissal...

The Law Office of Siara Ossa, PLLC recently secured the dismissal of a reckless driving charge in Queens County Criminal Court, allowing our client to avoid a criminal conviction after the NYPD failed to file a legally sufficient accusatory instrument. While every case is unique, this outcome highlights an important...

When most people are arrested for DWI in New York, they focus on the criminal case. However, there is often a second battle taking place at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): the chemical test refusal hearing. Our office successfully represented a client at a DMV...

Many drivers assume that receiving a traffic ticket means they have no choice but to plead guilty or negotiate a reduced charge. In reality, New York law provides important procedural protections that law enforcement and the prosecution must follow. When those requirements are not met, dismissal may be appropriate.