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Experience: Criminal Justice Degree, JD with Criminal Law Concentration. Worked for the DA and U.S. Attorney.
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Traffic violations are often heard in the criminal court, however, it's actually an infraction. N.Y. Veh. & Traffic Laws, Section 1800. An infraction is not a crime.
My name is XXXXX XXXXX I'd be happy to answer your questions today.
Traffic violations are often heard in the criminal court, however, it's actually an infraction. N.Y. Veh. & Traffic Laws, Section 1800. An infraction is not a crime.
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