# The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC

> NYC-area law firm led by Anthony Sharnov, Esq., located at 2973 Ocean Pkwy,
> First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235. The firm represents clients across New York
> City, Long Island, and Upstate New York in criminal defense, traffic & summons
> matters, OATH/ECB violation defense, and personal-injury claims, with direct
> attorney access on every case.

Contact: info@sharnovlaw.com · +1-718-521-4909 (call) · +1-917-476-7666 (text) · https://sharnovlaw.com

## Practice Areas

- [Criminal Defense](https://sharnovlaw.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense): Misdemeanor and felony defense across NYC, Long Island & Upstate — drug charges, assault, theft, and summons
- [Traffic Violations & Summons](https://sharnovlaw.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations): DWI/DUI, speeding, suspended license, and moving violations in NYC, Long Island, and Upstate traffic courts
- [OATH/ECB Violations](https://sharnovlaw.com/practice-areas/oath-ecb): NYC administrative violation defense — DOB, FDNY, DSNY, DEP, DOHMH summonses and hearings
- [Personal Injury](https://sharnovlaw.com/practice-areas/personal-injury): Auto accidents and incident-based injury claims

## Firm

- [About](https://sharnovlaw.com/about): Firm overview, approach, and attorney + staff bios
- [Anthony Sharnov, Esq.](https://sharnovlaw.com/about): Principal Attorney — admitted to the New York State Bar and U.S. District Court (SDNY & EDNY)
- [Contact](https://sharnovlaw.com/contact): 2973 Ocean Pkwy, First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · (718) 521-4909 (call) · (917) 476-7666 (text)

## Resources

- [NY Penal Law Lookup](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/penal-law): Search the New York Penal Law by section, offense, or keyword
- [Traffic Points & VTL Lookup](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/traffic-points): DMV points calculator and Vehicle & Traffic Law search
- [Court Directory](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/court-directory): NY courts & District Attorneys by county
- [Articles](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles): Guides on criminal, traffic, and OATH matters
- [FAQ](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/faq): Common questions on practice areas and process
- [Intake Forms](https://sharnovlaw.com/intake-forms): Start a free case review

## Articles

- [How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost in NYC?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/how-much-does-a-criminal-defense-lawyer-cost-nyc): In NYC, criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee or by the hour, and cost tracks the charge — misdemeanor, DWI, or felony. Here is how pricing works.
- [Misdemeanor vs. Felony in New York: What's the Difference?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/misdemeanor-vs-felony-ny): Under New York's Penal Law, violations aren't crimes, misdemeanors carry up to a year in jail, and felonies carry state prison — the classification drives all.
- [What Happens After a DWI Arrest in NYC?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/what-happens-after-dwi-arrest-nyc): After a DWI arrest in NYC you face two parallel cases: a criminal case starting at arraignment and a DMV license case. Here is how each works under VTL §1192.
- [What Happens at Arraignment in New York?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/what-happens-at-arraignment-ny): Arraignment is your first court appearance after arrest: the charges are read, you enter a plea, and the judge decides release or bail under CPL Article 510.
- [What Is a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) in NYC?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/desk-appearance-ticket-nyc-explained): A Desk Appearance Ticket releases you after arrest with a future court date — but it is still a criminal case you must appear for, or you risk a bench warrant.
- [How Much Does an OATH Lawyer Cost?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/how-much-does-an-oath-lawyer-cost): What does an OATH lawyer cost? NYC administrative-hearing defense is usually a flat fee per summons. Here is when the penalty math justifies hiring counsel.
- [How Long Do I Have to File an Injury Claim in New York?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/how-long-to-file-injury-claim-ny): In New York you generally have three years to file an injury claim under CPLR §214 — but claims against a city require a notice of claim within just 90 days.
- [NY No-Fault Insurance Explained](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/ny-no-fault-insurance-explained): New York is a no-fault state: your own insurer pays medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault. Here is the 30-day rule and the §5102(d) threshold to sue.
- [Personal Injury Lawyer Fees in New York: How Contingency Works](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/personal-injury-lawyer-fees-new-york-contingency): Personal injury lawyers in New York work on contingency — usually one-third, with a sliding scale for medical malpractice under Judiciary Law § 474-a.
- [What Is My Car Accident Case Worth in New York?](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/what-is-my-car-accident-case-worth-ny): No one can promise a number. A New York car-accident case's value turns on your injuries, the §5102(d) serious-injury threshold, fault, and coverage.
- [What to Do After a Car Accident in New York](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/what-to-do-after-car-accident-ny): After a New York crash: ensure safety, call police, exchange info, document the scene, get medical care, and file your no-fault claim, generally within 30 days.
- [Defenses to a Following Too Closely Ticket in New York (VTL 1129(a))](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/following-too-closely-defenses-ny): A following too closely ticket under NY VTL 1129(a) adds 4 points. Learn how an officer must prove tailgating and the defenses a NY traffic lawyer reviews.
- [Driving Without a License in NY: Unlicensed Operation vs. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/driving-without-a-license-ny): How New York treats driving without a license, from VTL 509 unlicensed operation to VTL 511 aggravated unlicensed operation, plus points, penalties, and defenses.
- [Got a Ticket in NYC and You Live Out of State? What Happens Next](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/out-of-town-driver-tickets-nyc): Out-of-state and out-of-town drivers ticketed in NYC: how NY points, the Driver License Compact, and the TVB work, and why you usually need not return.
- [How to Beat a Speeding Ticket in New York: A Practical Guide](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/how-to-beat-a-speeding-ticket-ny): A step-by-step look at fighting a New York speeding ticket: point tiers, radar and pacing evidence, TVB versus local court, and why pleading guilty by mail can cost you.
- [Improper U-Turn Tickets in New York: VTL 1160/1161, Points, and Defenses](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/improper-u-turn-ticket-ny): How New York handles illegal U-turn tickets under VTL 1160 and 1161 and local rules, where the case is heard, the points at stake, and how these stops get challenged.
- [New York TLC Driver Defense: How a Traffic Ticket Can Threaten Your For-Hire License](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/new-york-tlc-driver-defense): For NYC for-hire drivers, a single moving violation can put both your DMV record and your TLC license at risk. Here is how the two systems work and what to do.
- [New York Traffic Violation Points: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/new-york-traffic-violation-points): How New York's driver point system works in 2026: verified point values, the 11-point suspension rule, the Driver Responsibility Assessment, PIRP, and insurance.
- [NYC Failure-to-Yield (§ 19-190[b]) at OATH: What to Expect](https://sharnovlaw.com/resources/articles/nyc-failure-to-yield-oath-hearings-what-to-expect): Complete guide to NYC Admin Code § 19-190(b) 'Failure to Yield Causing Physical Injury' summonses at OATH. Learn about phone hearings, flat fee structure, and what to expect from the process.

## Reference

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