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TVB plea of not guilty — preserve hearing rights (NY)
Legal basis
At NYC Traffic Violations Bureau, a mailed plea of not guilty preserves the right to a hearing where the officer must appear and testify; officer non-appearance results in dismissal in a significant minority of cases.
How our AI uses this defense
When your case facts fit this theory, our AI adapts the template below to your specific citation, courthouse, and evidence. Every field is filled in from your actual ticket — citation number, violation code, courthouse, and officer details.
I plead NOT GUILTY to the citation and request a hearing at the assigned TVB. I reserve all rights including the right to cross-examine the issuing officer on foundation, identification, and every element of the charge.
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