Brooklyn Criminal Court Traffic Charges
Facing a criminal driving charge in Brooklyn Criminal Court, like a suspended license (AUO) or reckless driving? This is more than a ticket. A conviction can mean a criminal record, a license suspension or revocation, and big fines. Most Brooklyn moving violations go to the TVB, but criminal traffic charges go to Brooklyn (Kings County) Criminal Court. Our lawyers handle them.
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Brooklyn Criminal Court traffic charges: what’s at stake
A criminal traffic conviction is a crime, not just a traffic ticket, and it can stay on your record. Points on your New York license:
- 11 ptsAggravated unlicensed operation (AUO), and repeat charges get more serious
- 5 ptsReckless driving
- 11 ptsAlcohol and drug-related driving convictions
- A criminal traffic conviction can stay on your record.
- The court can suspend or revoke your license, and the DMV adds its own fees on top of the fines.
How our Brooklyn Criminal Court lawyers handle your case
Results depend on the facts of each case.
Brooklyn Criminal Court, the court on your papers
- CityNew York City (Brooklyn)
- CountyKings County (Brooklyn), New York
- Address120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Not sure of your court date? Send us your ticket or court papers and we’ll check it for you.
Criminal Court or the TVB?
If your paperwork says Criminal Court, or you were given a Desk Appearance Ticket for a driving charge, your case is here, not at the TVB. Most Brooklyn moving violations go to the TVB, and we handle those too.
Criminal traffic cases we handle in Brooklyn
- Driving with a suspended or revoked license (aggravated unlicensed operation, AUO)
- Reckless driving charged as a misdemeanor
- DWI and DWAI: driving while intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Leaving the scene of an accident with injury
- Other misdemeanor traffic charges, including cases that start with a Desk Appearance Ticket
If your paperwork says Criminal Court, or you were given a Desk Appearance Ticket for a driving charge, your case is here, not at the TVB.
Brooklyn Criminal Court FAQ
What is the Brooklyn Criminal Court address?
At 120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Not sure of your court date? Send us your ticket or court papers and we’ll check it for you.
I got a Brooklyn suspended license ticket. Is that a crime?
Usually, yes. Aggravated unlicensed operation (AUO) is a misdemeanor and is heard in Criminal Court. It also carries 11 points. We handle AUO cases.
Is Brooklyn reckless driving a criminal charge?
It can be. When it’s charged as a misdemeanor, it goes to Criminal Court. When it’s written as a regular traffic ticket, it goes to the TVB. We handle both.
Do I have to go to Brooklyn Criminal Court myself?
In most cases, you don’t need to come to court. Our lawyers handle it for you. We keep you posted until your case is closed.
What happens if I miss my Brooklyn Criminal Court date?
The judge can issue a warrant, and missing a date can lead to a license suspension. Call us right away so we can help get your case back on track.
Have a court date coming up? Call or WhatsApp us now, or send your paperwork. Free, no-obligation consultation.
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