Ignoring a Ticket Won't Make It Go Away
It is a nightmare shared by too many drivers: The police pull you over for speeding or another traffic violation. When they run your license, they tell you they are bringing you in for failure to pay a ticket or answer a notice to appear in court or at a DMV hearing. Now your driver's license has been taken and your car impounded. What do you tell your boss, your parents or your spouse?
Failure to pay a ticket can have serious consequences in New York, including:
- Suspended driver's license
- Revocation of your vehicle registration
- Car impound and storage fees
- Additional fines and fees
- In some cases, jail time
If your car is impounded and your registration has been revoked, it can be harder to get your car released. This can pose a serious hardship if your spouse or other family members count on having use of the car to get to work, school or the store.
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification of failure to pay a ticket or that a warrant will be issued, you must respond. The best way to protect yourself may be to contact an attorney for guidance. If you didn't see the notice or didn't respond in time, don't wait for the inevitable. Even if a warrant has been issued, there may still be options available to minimize or avoid the most serious consequences. If you were arrested for failure to pay a ticket or appear in court, call a lawyer immediately.
Contact Our Syracuse Area Offices Today
We invite you to call the independent law offices of Joel N. Melnicoff and Albert D. DiGiacomo today at 315-254-2216 or toll free at 888-339-1757 to get the legal guidance and representation you need. You can also contact us by e-mail with any questions or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer you can trust to tell you the truth and fight for you.
