Benjamin Goldman Law Office Obtains Dismissal of VTL §402(1)(b)(i) Plate Violation in Lindley Town Court

A client of our hired us to represent them in the Lindley Town Court (Steuben County) for a VTL §402(1)(b)(i) violation — a dirty or unreadable license plate (ticket S250035422). They also received a companion traffic ticket (S250035423). Our founding attorney, Benjamin Goldman, Esq., submitted a plea of not guilty on their behalf and requested supporting depositions on February 11, 2025. Our client completed the traffic diversion program. The People then moved to dismiss the tickets. A certificate of disposition dated December 20, 2025 confirms the dismissal — no points and no fine.

Lindley Town Court Matter Dismissed After Client Completes Traffic Diversion Program and People Move to Dismiss

In a May 7, 2025 letter to the Lindley Town Court clerk, our office noted that “The People Moved to Dismiss the ticket after our client completed the diversion program.” The matter had not been resolved on the record in open court, which is why we sought written confirmation and later obtained a certificate of disposition. This was not a trial on whether the plate was dirty or covered on the merits — it was a dismissal following diversion program completion and the prosecution’s dismissal motion. For contrast with a procedural speedy-trial dismissal in another plate case, see our Union Town Court VTL §402 dismissal under CPL §30.30.

Key Facts (At a Glance)

• Court: Lindley Town Court, Steuben County
• Plate charge: VTL §402(1)(b)(i) — dirty / unreadable plate (ticket S250035422)
• Companion ticket: S250035423 (dismissed with plate ticket)
• Prosecution: Steuben County District Attorney’s Office (Assistant District Attorney Ronald Yorio, Esq.)
• Handling attorney: Benjamin Goldman, Esq.
• Appearance / not guilty: February 11, 2025; supporting deposition requested
• Diversion completed: April 2025 (diversion completion documentation dated April 10, 2025)
• Outcome: People moved to dismiss after diversion; both tickets dismissed — no points, no fine
• Certificate of disposition: December 20, 2025 — Read the Certificate of Disposition

Lesson of the Day

Dirty-plate and plate-cover tickets in New York justice courts are not always fought to trial. Some courts and prosecutors offer a traffic diversion program — complete the program, and the People may move to dismiss. That path can leave our client with no points and no fine even when the underlying facts look unfavorable. An experienced traffic attorney knows which courts offer diversion, how to preserve supporting-deposition and speedy-trial rights while pursuing it, and when to press for written confirmation that the case is truly closed. Related reading: VTL §402-B obscured and obstructed license plates.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is one of the largest and most successful traffic ticket defense firms in New York. We have successfully defended thousands of clients across 100,000+ traffic related tickets in courts across the state. We handle plate violations and other traffic charges in justice courts across New York — including diversion programs, plea negotiations, motions, and trials. If you received a dirty-plate or license-plate ticket in Steuben County or elsewhere in the state, contact us for a free consultation.

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