r/upstateNYtraffictix

Was visiting from out of state and got a speeding ticket upstate New York. I've found two traffic law firms online and was wondering of anyone's had any experience with them. The traffic law firms are:

1- Benjamin Goldman

2- Weiss & Associates,PC

I am also open to any other recommendations. Thank you!

Hi, I got pulled over and ticketed in my Tesla while it was self driving. The officer claims he saw me using my cell phone, but I wasn’t. I may have been using the mounted touchscreen, which isn’t a portable electronic device.

Do I have a dismissible case based on technicality? Anyone have experience in this court? Should I get a local traffic attorney or try to do it myself? How likely will this get reduced to a no point ticket?

Ticket: “Operate Moving Motor Vehicle While Using Portable Electronic Device (1225D01)”

Supporting deposition: 7. “Charge Based on Officer's: Direct Observation”.

9. Additional Information: VEHICLE WB ON TROY SCHENECTADY RD RIGHT LANE I OBSERVED OP WITH CELL PHONE IN RIGHT HAND TOUCHING THE SCREEN. OP SAID HIS VEHICLE WAS IN SELF DRIVING MODE AND THAT HIS WIFE MAY HAVE HAD PHONE IN HAND WHEN IT CLEARY WAS IN HIS HAND.

Court: Colonie Town Court Latham, NY (Albany County)

This is my first cell phone ticket. But I did receive a 6 point speeding ticket that was ultimately reduced to 2 points, failure to obey traffic control device in Austerlitz court in 2024.

Anyone familiar with Pamelia? Son gotva speeder there in Feb plead not guilty, no court date yet.

Are they a super busy court?