Ithaca Lawyer Captures Campbell, NY

I get around. Today I'll be down in Broome County for an appearance on an AUO 3rd (Aggravated Unlicensed Operation) in Union Town Court. My client is an out-of-towner (Florida) who was just passing through upstate and who never took care (forgot about) of a old NYS speeding ticket from three years ago. Driving on a license (privilege) that "you know or should have reason to know" is suspended  is a misdemeanor (a crime in New York).

On AUO's some Courts (Judges) allow me to appear on a client's behalf without them having to travel back up to New York. But last night I was out in Steuben County on an ADWI (Aggravated DWI). I made good time getting out there so I took some pictures, as I say, I captured Campbell.

The little Town of Campbell sits right off I-17/86. It's exit 41, and you can't miss it! Campbell is just alittle past Corning, NY. There is a Kraft Foods plant literally adjacent to the freeway. There are nice gas stations in both directions off the freeway here as well. This is a busy highway, lots of trucks use this road which cuts through the center of the state. Speed limit 65mph, except in work zones, 55mph or less (always check posted limits).

                                         I'm a Kraft fan, wonder what they make at this one?

There is a State Trooper's Barracks, one exit up at EXIT 42 so watch out!

I-17 and I-86 are the same. 86 is probably more appropriate since it is an even number, and runs East to West.

Town Court in Campbell is on Monday nights, starts at around 5:00. Judge Douglas Horton is on the bench solo. The Court is punctual and organized. The other Judge (Judge Vernard Anderson) recently moved.

As Town Courthouses go, this is a nice one. Bright and airy, it has a 70's rustic feel to it. Perfect for the mountain setting. The Court staff are pleasant to work with as well.

                        Across the street from Town of Campbell Court is the Campbell Methodist Church.

Just a few blocks down from Court is this little country grocery. Don't see this in the big city.

Phone for Court: 607-527-8244

Fax for Court:    607-527-8218

The street and mailing address (are the same)   8529 Main Street, Campbell, NY 14821

New York State Speeding Tickets and Insurance Premiums

Many people facing speeding tickets from a little town or village court have one question:

"What's going to happen to my insurance?"

New York State Insurance Law § 2335 can be complicated to read and understand.
It loosely states that an insurance company CANNOT raise your premiums if you have a traffic infraction

UNLESS it is one of the following situations:

1. speeding more than 15 miles per hour;
2. reckless or speeding resulting in a death;
3. 3 speeding tickets;
4. driving drunk (DWI) or impaired (DWAI);
5. leaving an accident w/o reporting it;
6. racing/speeding contests or running from the police;
7. 2 or more moving violations.

so the Interpretation, a ticket less than 15 miles an hour shouldn't trigger a rate increase.

But 10 MPH or more over will be a 4 point ticket, and a speed against your record though. Remember 11 points or 3 speeds within 18 months is an automatic NYS suspension of your driving privileges. So in my opinion better not to have a speed or something with less points.

Often a speed can be reduced (plead down) to a 1110 (a) Failure to Obey a Traffic Device. This shouldn't trigger a rate increase either, it will be a 2 point ticket. Of course depending upon the Court, the prosecutor, your past driving record, your specific situation, and the judge some tickets
will be more difficult or impossible to have reduced.