Driving Without A License Lawyer New York

Driving Without A License Lawyer New York Driving without a license throughout New York is a serious offense. It is more severe than a typical traffic violation such as speeding. It is a misdemeanor in many situations. In severe situations, it is a felony. In addition to fines, penalties, and jail time, if you are convicted or plead guilty you will have a criminal record.

Consult with an attorney before you do anything

Don’t pay for any tickets before you’ve spoken with a lawyer. Paying the fine is an admission of guilt, and you will collect points. If you do not respond, you can still be found guilty. In most cases, you do not have to appear in court. As your lawyer, I can stand in your place in court and in negotiations, saving you precious time and money if you live far away. In many cases, I can reduce a traffic ticket to a lesser charge or a non-moving violation.

I’m Jonathan D. Katz, Esq. and I’ve been practicing law and defending traffic citations in the state of New York for over 36 years. I can help you whether you’re a local resident, a New York driver, an out-of-state driver, or even a Canadian driver.

Unlicensed operation – two types of violations

There are two types of unlicensed operation violations:

Unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – This is a misdemeanor under Section 509 of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Code. It is typically issued when you are properly licensed but do not have the actual license with you, or when your license expired not long before your ticket.
Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – A first-degree aggravated offense is a felony under Section 511. It carries a heavy fine and potential jail penalty. A second or third-degree AUO is a misdemeanor that carries fewer fines and lesser jail time.

Potential defense strategies

You may have a potentially successful defense strategy that will help to get your ticket reduced or even eliminated. Perhaps you weren’t notified of an expired license from DMV or you believe that you are properly licensed in another state. In addition, different courts and prosecutors in the state of New York view these offenses in different ways.

I have handled a large number of both unlicensed operation and aggravated unlicensed operation cases over the course of my career, as well as traffic cases involving lack of insurance. In your case, I will use my knowledge and experience to obtain the best possible outcome for you. In some cases, that might even mean getting the charge reduced to a non-moving violation. My goal will be to minimize the consequences, including the fine and effect on your driving record.

Contact a lawyer today

If you choose to have me represent you, I can usually handle all aspects of your case without you having to appear in court. I represent clients throughout New York.

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I had a wonderful experience working with this law firm. They took care of everything for me, I did not even have to attend court. My 4 point ticket was reduced to a 0 pt violation , which I was very pleased with. Jonathan Katz and his associates worked in a very timely manner and I didn’t have to worry or stress about the process at all. I live 2 plus hours from the area where the ticket was received and I was very pleased how minimally I was involved in the process yet, was kept very informed. Liz was very professional , effective, a pleasure to work with and made the process very easy for me. I would highly recommend Jonathan Katz law firm!!

Nealie

Got a traffic ticket in Dutchess County. First one in a long time. So I looked for local traffic attorney and saw Jonathan Katz Law with great views. Susan took my call, she was very patient and provided me with a lot of valuable information. She explained the process and the options available. She encouraged me to do more homework first (e.g. calling the town court, checking with insurance company etc.) before deciding whether to use their service. She also followed up with an email, showing me how to retrieve my NYS driving record. She’s professional, responsive and honest. Truly exceptional service, highly recommend!

Van Nuys

I spoke with Jonathan’s office for a speeding ticket and was treated with friendliness, fairness, and transparency. I’m in sales & customer service so I know when I’m being treated well and when I’m being treated poorly and they definitely treated me well. I received the outcome I expected and an extremely happy with the service!

Ryan

The lawyers at the law offices of David Katz were very helpful to me when I hired them to represent me for a traffic ticket, the ticket was resolved favorably and promptly and everyone I was in contact with were professional, friendly and knowledgeable; they made the process very clear and manageable; I would recommend them to any one of my friends or loved one!

Ian

The Law Office of Jonathan Katz is the real deal!
I was cited for distracted driving in Monroe NY and made one simple phone call to The Law Office of Jonathan Katz. I communicated primarily with Liz Sullivan via email and I found her to be professional, hard-working, as good as her word and all at a fair price too. The hundreds of dollars that Ms. Sullivan and her associates saved me on the initial fine was nothing compared to the thousands that they saved me on potential car insurance premiums, not to mention the excessive points that would have been on my license. If you have traffic ticket issues this is the Law firm for you”.

Jeffrey

Jon took my case that was looking like I had absolutely no shot and turned it into an even playing field.
He never mislead or deceived and was always straight forward with me. He talked me through each step so that I was never in the dark about anything. He also has a great staff, friendly and attentive. I will/would hire him again.
Thanks for all your hard work Jon.

Tamara

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