Does my teen need a criminal defense attorney if they are ticketed while driving on a junior license?
Yes. A criminal defense attorney can advocate for their best interests as the penalties can be significant.
Yes. A criminal defense attorney can advocate for their best interests as the penalties can be significant.
Yes. New York State has strict laws for junior license drivers. They cannot drive unsupervised between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Yes, they can. The only school function for which they can drive unsupervised during this time period is a class that is required and for which they earn credit. https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyergeorge/video/7366782914102611242?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7293529820113045035
Your junior license can be: suspended for 60 days if you are convicted of one serious traffic violation or two other violations that were committed revoked for 60 days if you are [...]
The first conviction for using a cell phone or texting will result in a suspension of your driver’s license for 120 days. A second conviction within six months of the restoration of [...]
No. You can drive unsupervised only within the region in which you received your junior license.
Yes, there are! New York City https://dmv.ny.gov/younger-driver/new-york-city-five-boroughs-junior-license-restriction-0 Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties) https://dmv.ny.gov/younger-driver/long-island-nassau-suffolk-junior-driver-license-restrictions