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It is being reported that Former NBA player Jayson Williams ? who is no stranger to the criminal justice system- has been charged with driving while intoxicated following an accident involving his SUV on the FDR early this morning in Manhattan. Williams was reportedly in the passenger seat when the police arrived and told police someone else had been driving. Consequently, the People may have attempt to rely upon alleged eye witness testimony and any physical evidence in the vehicle to attempt to prove the critical element of operation. If unsuccessful, Williams is looking at another possible acquittal. Williams has only been charged with Driving While Intoxicated and should be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The State of New York Office of the Inspector General has released a one hundred and twelve page report on its investigation of the trace evidence section of the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center. The report documents serious violations of internal protocols, quality controls, training techniques and ethical rules. New York State Superintendant Harry J. Corbit responded to the report in a letter to the New York State Inspector General promising that the New York State Police will move quickly to address the issues raised in the report and to ensure there are no similar problems with any other units in the New York State Police Crime Laboratory System.

Milton Town Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations such as speeding tickets and misdemeanors such as driving while intoxicated [DWI] occurring within the Town of Milton, New York. Milton Town Court also has preliminary jurisdiction over felonies occurring within the Town of Milton, New York.

Milton Town Court is located at 345 Rowland Street in Ballston Spa, New York. The telephone numbers for Milton Town Court 518.885-9267. The fax number for Milton Town Court is 518.884.8317.

The Clerk of Milton Town Court is Beverly Ashley. The Court Clerk?s office is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Milton Town Court has two judges: Honorable Carlos M. Calderon and Honorable Timothy R. Thomas. Judge Calderon holds court on Tuesdays starting at 4:00 pm and the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 2:00 pm. Judge Thomas holds court on Monday?s stating at 6:00 p.m. and the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Saratoga District Attorney?s Office handles both criminal and traffic cases pending in Milton Town Court. Saratoga Assistant District Attorney James Davis is in court on the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 2:00 p.m. and the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00 p. m.

Please do not hesitate to contact toll free at 877-858-2889 if you have been charged in Milton Town Court with either a criminal or traffic offense. I am available 24/7. The initial consultation is free. If the case is not dismissed, I will negotiate a plea reduction satisfactory to you or take the case to trial.

Last Saturday, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was issued a speeding ticket for traveling 109 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. Last Monday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian was issued a speeding ticket for traveling 104 MPH in a 60 MPH zone. Hopefully, the Vikings have a team bus because they are both at risk of losing their driver?s licenses for at least six months for allegedly traveling over 100 MPH on a Minnesota roadway. Peterson and Berrian are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

It is being reported that Minnesota Viking running back Adrian Peterson was issued a speeding ticket last Saturday for allegedly traveling 109 MPH in a 55 MPH zone on Highway 62 in Minnesota. In Minnesota, a speeding offense is ordinarily a petty misdemeanor.

A person charged with a petty misdemeanor in Minnesota is not entitled to a jury trial but shall be tried by a judge without a jury. Minn. Stat. § 169.89 subd. 2 If convicted, the person is not subject to imprisonment but shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300 plus a surcharge of $75.00. In addition to or instead of other penalties provided for by law, the trial court may in its judgment of conviction order the convicted person to attend and satisfactorily complete a course of study at an approved driver improvement clinic or youth-oriented driver improvement clinic. Minn. Stat. § 169.89 subd. 5)

A person in Minnesota who violates an established speed limit by driving 20 miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable speed limit, is assessed an additional surcharge equal to the amount of the fine imposed for the speed violation, but not less than $25. Moreover, the driver's license of a person who violates any speed limit in Minnesota by driving in excess of 100 miles per hour, is revoked for six months under Minn. Stat. § 171.17, or for a longer minimum period of time applicable under Minn. Stat. §§ 169A.53, 169A.54, or 171.174. Minn. Stat. §169.14

If a speeding violation endangers persons or property in Minnesota, it can be charged as a misdemeanor with maximum penalties of a $1,000 fine and 90 days? imprisonment. Any person who drives any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate either a willful or a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving in Minnesota. Minn. Stat. §169.13 subd.1 Any person who operates or halts any vehicle upon any street or highway carelessly or heedlessly in disregard of the rights of others, or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger any property or any person, including the driver or passengers of the vehicle, is guilty of careless driving in Minnesota. Minn.Stat. §169.13(1) Reckless and careless driving are a misdemeanor in Minnesota. Minn.Stat. §169.13 subd.1.

A person who is convicted of traveling 109 MPH in 55 MPH zone in New York in violation of VTL §1180-B would be facing a fine of between $180.00 and $600.00, up to 30 days in jail, 11 points on their New York State driver?s abstract and up to an $85.00 surcharge. The New York State Department of Motor would charge them a driver responsibility assessment of $225 per year for three years and suspended their driving privileges for at least 31 days for having accumulated 11 or more points in 18 months. [see: 15 NYCRR 131.4(c)(1)] A single speeding conviction can also increase a person?s automobile insurance premiums by as much as 25 to 27 percent by eliminating any discount they receive for having a clean record and by increasing the base amount by 2% according to Car Insurance. Com. The person could also possibly be charged with reckless driving in violation of VTL §1212 which is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of between $100 and $300, up to 30 days in jail, 5 points on a New York Driver?s abstract and a surcharge up to $85.00.

Peterson has only been accused of speeding on the highway and should be presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in a court of law. However, there is no reasonable doubt that Ardian Peterson is guilty of excessive speed on the football field and is one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL.