Imagine being pulled over one time…
…and walking away with three separate speeding tickets from three different courts.
That’s exactly what happened to one of our clients.
By the end of the night, our client had been charged with speeding in three separate jurisdictions, exposing him to a combined 20 points on his New York driver’s license.
For most drivers, accumulating that many points would almost certainly result in a suspended license, dramatically increased insurance premiums, and significant DMV consequences.
Instead, after challenging each case individually and strategically, we reduced the total outcome to just three points.
The Charges
During one continuous traffic stop, our client received:
- Virgil Town Court – Speeding 85 MPH in a 65 MPH zone (4 points)
- Tully Town Court – Speeding 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone (8 points)
- Preble Town Court – Speeding 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone (8 points)
Total exposure:
20 driver’s license points.
Rather than treating these as unrelated tickets, we developed a strategy for all three courts at the same time.
Step One: Virgil Town Court — Motion to Dismiss Granted
The first ticket appeared straightforward.
But after reviewing the paperwork, something immediately stood out.
Although the ticket had been filed in Virgil Town Court, the Uniform Traffic Ticket itself alleged that the offense occurred in the Town of Preble.
That matters.
Under New York’s Criminal Procedure Law, a local criminal court must have jurisdiction over the offense charged. Because the ticket itself alleged that the speeding violation occurred outside the jurisdiction of Virgil Town Court, we filed a motion arguing that the simplified traffic information was jurisdictionally defective and had to be dismissed.
The District Attorney agreed.
Rather than opposing the motion, the People acknowledged that the ticket was jurisdictionally defective and moved to dismiss it. The court granted the dismissal.
Result: 4-point speeding ticket dismissed.
Step Two: Tully Town Court — Another Dismissal
Next came the most serious speeding allegation.
This ticket alleged our client was traveling 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone, an offense carrying 8 points.
After successfully obtaining the dismissal in Virgil Town Court, we informed Tully Town Court that:
- one of the three speeding tickets had already been dismissed;
- another had already been resolved through negotiations; and
- all three citations arose from the same traffic stop.
We advised the court that if the matter could not be resolved in the interest of justice, we were prepared to litigate the case.
The result?
The speeding ticket was dismissed in its entirety.
Result: Another 8-point speeding ticket dismissed.
Step Three: Preble Town Court — Reduced From Eight Points to Three
That left one remaining speeding ticket.
Rather than risking an eight-point conviction, we negotiated a favorable disposition with the District Attorney.
The original charge of 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone (8 points) was amended to Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, a 3-point violation, conditioned upon completion of a defensive driving course.
Result: Reduced from 8 points to 3 points.
The Final Outcome
Our client began with:
- Three speeding tickets
- Three different town courts
- Twenty total driver’s license points
The final result:
Virgil Town Court ticket dismissed.
Tully Town Court ticket dismissed.
Preble Town Court ticket reduced from 8 points to 3 points.
Total points after representation: 3
Why Strategy Matters
Many attorneys would have treated these as three unrelated speeding tickets.
We didn’t.
Instead, we examined every citation individually, identified legal defects where they existed, communicated with each court, coordinated negotiations across multiple jurisdictions, and built a strategy that produced the best overall outcome for the client.
Sometimes winning a traffic case isn’t just about arguing one ticket.
It’s about understanding how multiple tickets, multiple courts, and multiple legal issues fit together.
Facing Multiple Traffic Tickets?
If you’ve received multiple speeding tickets—or traffic charges pending in different courts—don’t assume each case must be handled in isolation.
A coordinated defense strategy can make a significant difference.
At The Law Office of Siara Ossa, PLLC, we regularly represent drivers throughout New York facing serious traffic charges, speeding violations, license suspensions, and complex multi-court matters. Every case is evaluated individually, every available defense is explored, and we work tirelessly to achieve the best possible result.
One traffic stop doesn’t have to define your driving record. If you’re facing serious traffic charges, contact our office today to discuss your options.