Traffic stops and tickets in Islip can result in expensive and inconvenient consequences. At the Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, we understand how a single traffic ticket can impact your finances, driving record, and future. Our team provides skilled, personalized defense strategies for motorists facing speeding tickets, moving violations, and other traffic offenses in New York. We know the local courts and procedures, and we can fight to protect your rights, minimize penalties, and keep you on the road. Let us be your trusted advocate in traffic court.
In Islip, most traffic stops involving non-criminal moving violations, like speeding or running a stop sign, are handled by the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (SCTPVA). In these cases, severity matters because higher-speed infractions or license-impacting violations require in-person handling. To fight a citation, you must respond promptly by pleading not guilty within 48 hours by mailing the ticket or appearing at the agency in person. SCTPVA will then notify you of a virtual prosecutor conference.
In many cases, a lawyer can appear on your behalf, saving you from missing work or traveling to court. Mike Schillinger’s experience navigating the SCTPVA can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case.
It is bad enough to pay a fine for a traffic ticket because you might be looking at hundreds of dollars out of your pocket, but this can also pale in comparison to the other consequences. After a traffic stop in Islip, failing to respond to a ticket can result in a default conviction, driver’s license suspension, and additional penalties. Points from tickets accrue on your driving record and potentially trigger insurance increases and state assessment fees.
When your car insurance company learns of your moving violation, it may see it as an opportunity to raise your rates. Depending on the type of ticket you received, you may see premiums elevated by an average of 25% for at least three years, resulting in thousands of extra dollars based on one traffic conviction.
Further, you might lose your license if you accumulate enough license points over time. If you receive 11 or more points in 18 months, you face a driver’s license suspension. Even if your license would not be suspended for this particular infraction, it can be for the next one, giving you an incentive to fight this ticket now.
Hiring an Islip lawyer from The Law Office of Michael Schillinger for help with the Suffolk County traffic courts can protect your driving record, wallet, and time. If your license is at risk of suspension, legal representation becomes even more critical. We understand local court procedures and can negotiate with prosecutors to reduce charges, minimize license points, or even have tickets dismissed. We can also challenge evidence, including:
You always have the right to due process when you have received a citation for a moving violation, but your side of the story may hold more weight with a judge if it is told by an experienced traffic attorney.
If you have received a traffic ticket or you were arrested following a traffic stop in Islip or anywhere in New York State, do not risk costly fines, license points, or higher insurance rates by just accepting it. The Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger is ready to fight for your rights and protect your driving record. We can work to reduce or dismiss your charges and guide you through every step of the process. Call today to schedule a consultation and get an experienced traffic defense attorney on your side.
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