Law Office of Rex Pietrobono

06/04/2026

If You're Convicted Of A Traffic Violation In Another State, Will Points Be Added To Your New York State Driving Record?
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Sometimes, prior traffic ticket offenses and the number of points assigned in New York may not translate directly point for point to another state where a motorist is licensed.

05/25/2026

I Received A Traffic Ticket In New York. How Do I Know Which Court Will Handle My Case?

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The lower portion of a traffic ticket has instructions that include where and by when to mail in your plea of guilty or not guilty. The address at the bottom designates the name of the court which has jurisdiction over the alleged offense.

05/18/2026

What Can A Speeding Ticket Attorney Do To Help Me?

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There is a way to defend each case, depending upon the particular facts and law.

05/07/2026

Can I Still Fight The Speeding Ticket After I Have Paid It?

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Once the court receives a plea of guilty from a motorist and the fine has been paid – that is the end of the court case. That is, unless it is successfully vacated or appealed.

04/22/2026

What Are Current Laws In New York State For Operating A Vehicle While Using A Cell Phone?

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Tickets involving the use of cell phones while driving are now five points if convicted.

04/20/2026

What Are Common Traffic Related Offenses That Your Firm Handles?

Most commonly, people call me when they have been written up for a speeding ticket or a DWI. There are 62 counties in the state of New York and I’ve represented people in virtually every county on some vehicular offense or another. Depending upon how distant the geographic area, I may not personally appear, but can help to defend any traffic ticket matter from start to finish throughout the entire state of New York. The majority of cases that come to me are from Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, and Rockland Counties. For these five counties, I typically personally appear. Otherwise, I have very experienced associate counsel appear on my firm’s behalf further up north.

Learn more here: https://www.newyorkstate.lawyer/what-are-common-traffic-related-offenses-that-your-firm-handles/

04/15/2026

Are There Alternative Programs Available For First Time DWI Offenders?

The New York state statute, which applies across the entire state, prohibits reducing a DWI charge beyond a DWAI (for example, no “reckless driving” alternative plea.) Not all DWI charges may be resolved by negotiation if the BAC is too high or some other aggravating factor exists – these cases may have to go to trial before a judge or jury. It’s important to note that it is not entirely uncommon for some people to be arrested for DWAI in the first instance. They would have allegedly failed the arresting officer’s observations of intoxication and when they got brought to the station, they blew a 0.07 and weren’t charged with DWI – so, they are charged with DWAI at the outset. There’s typically no bargained for reduction from that charge because it is already the lowest charge in the statute of alcohol related offenses.

Learn more here: https://www.newyorkstate.lawyer/are-there-alternative-programs-available-for-first-time-dwi-offenders/

03/30/2026

How Does A DWI Arrest Generally Occur In New York?

DWI stands for driving while intoxicated and basically means that a motorist is incapable of having the physical and mental abilities required to possess (or, impaired to a substantial extent) as a reasonable and prudent driver. Other states call it DUI or driving under the influence. I want to point out that a lesser degree of impairment in New York is a DWAI or driving while ability impaired. DWAI is a violation, not a crime like DWI is. The court of appeals, which is the highest court in New York, has defined a DWAI as a motorist’s physical or mental abilities actually being impaired (i.e., diminished or reduced) to any extent.

Learn more here: https://www.newyorkstate.lawyer/how-does-a-dwi-arrest-generally-occur-in-new-york/

02/13/2026

What's The Fine For Speeding In New York State?

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There are different types of speeding violations. The fine for any speeding charge depends upon what category of speed is alleged.

12/10/2025

What Should Parents Know About Defending A Youthful Offender? NY Attorney Explains

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