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I have a guilty plea with supervision until 05/30/2020, recorded on 05/29/2019. I was given a ticket for a headlight being out, and driving on a suspended. I had a lawyer but then took a position for the state and was unable to represent me anymore. He said something about paying a reinstatement... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2020
You must hire a new attorney to assist you with this matter right away. You are at risk of violating your DUI Supervision which could result in a conviction on that matter and a Revocation of your license. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I got a ticket for going 22mph over in a work zone(though it was at the end of the zone and I thought I could speed up,) and the ticket says appearance required in Southern Illinois. I was driving from Michigan, where I live, to Louisiana, where I go to college, and it would be quite difficult to... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2020
You need to hire a local attorney to assist you with this matter. That attorney should be able to resolve the matter without you having to appear in court, but that attorney needs time to work your case, so hire one now.
Of getting a plea bargain or supervision?
answered on Jan 10, 2020
It should not be an issue, but do not miss court again because it is possible a warrant will be issued for your arrest if you miss court a second time. Make sure to show up to court at least 15 minutes early but 30 minutes is better because you will likely have to go through security and that could... View More
I am two months away from turning 18 I got my first moving violation about 3 months ago when a woman stomped on her brakes and I couldn’t stop in time. I got a ticket for failure to reduce speed. Just the other night I got a speeding ticket 55 in a 40. Can I plead guilty to the failure to reduce... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2020
You are allowed two court supervisions every 12 months, which will not suspend your license. Just make sure that you show up to all of your court dates and request court supervision on both tickets.
The male was of no relation to my child
answered on Jan 7, 2020
If the 26 year old was arrested, you need to speak to the State's Attorney in the County where this happened. That State's Attorney will be able to tell you what is going on with the case.
I really don’t wanna see him lose his job or go to jail and lose everything
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Only if he is charged with an offense, which is a possibility considering, if you are pregnant, the age of consent in Illinois is 17. If he is contacted by the police, he should not speak with them until he hires an attorney.
answered on Jan 6, 2020
No, but this is a criminal offense and a conviction on such an offense will cause you issues with employment, education, housing and financing. You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. Most of the time, that attorney will be able to get this ticket amended to a Petty Offense,... View More
Received traffic ticket 5 months ago, did online traffic school. Supervision is cleared. Received another traffic ticket last week. Was going to pay it next week, but it says that I cannot do traffic school again via paying it by mail. I would have to appear, but I will be out of town on... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You will have to appear in court in order to get Court Supervision again. If you cannot appear on the assigned date, you could motion the case up to have it advanced but you will have to give proper notice to the prosecutor. You could also hire an attorney to assist you and that attorney should be... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You need to hire an attorney right away to assist you with this matter. That attorney will gather all of the needed information and discuss your case with you. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I was informed that I had a ticket being sent to my old address a few days ago that’s now tripled in its amount because it was never paid & I was hoping if there was any possible way I can get the amount lowered. If I would’ve known I had a ticket a few months ago I would’ve paid it right... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You need to contact the proper authority to discuss your matter. The sooner you do this the better.
My 16 year old son just received his second speeding ticket in less than 6 months in IL. On the first ticket, we went to court, plead guilty and requested driving school/supervision. He completed the 4 hour class. Will he be allowed to request traffic school again or will his license be suspended?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Assuming the prosecutor on the first ticket does not file a violation of his Court Supervision, your son will not have his license suspended. You really should consider hiring an attorney to assist him with this new ticket because I second Court Supervision so close to the first will be difficult... View More
I had to urgently pick them up from my sisters and had them in seat belts. But I got 3 tickets for not having them in car seats
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You really should hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I hired an attorney, paid the fine, paid for and attended the classes, and Missouri is saying they have no proof. Well neither do I after nearly a quarter of a century. My license in Illinois expires in April. I've spoken to Jefferson City who referred me to Satop. They told me I have to... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You need to find the documentation that you completed the classes and deal with Missouri regarding your license. The sooner you do this the better.
What I am asking if the photo enforced speed cameras can be used to issue tickets for anything other than speeding?
answered on Dec 19, 2019
Good question. It could be possible. If a police officer were to review the photo or video and it is clear that the driver was using their cell phone, that officer could mail the driver a ticket for Cell Phone Use While Driving. I have never seen or heard of this being done, but it could be... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2019
Yes, you will have to appear in court. If you are not able to appear in Court on the date set you could do a couple of things. You could file a Motion to Advance the case to a date prior to the original Court date. You could hire an attorney to assist you and that attorney will either file a Motion... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2019
They will mail you a ticket with a photo or a link to a website with a photo or even a video.
I am a single mother. Every since the father of my child and I broke up, he has become even more emotionally unstable, controlling, abusive, and unpredictable in his actions. I plan to relocate because the abuse is leading me into depression, I have help and support elsewhere, and would have a... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2019
You need to contact a Family Law attorney right away. That Family Law attorney will tell you what the best options are and how to proceed. Contact an attorney now.
My license was suspended 3 months for a no insurance ticket. I just got caught driving on suspended license for that ticket. I'm wondering if I can get Court supervision on this driving on suspended ticket. I've had another driving on suspended license but it's been 13 years since that happened.
answered on Dec 16, 2019
Assuming your prior was not due to a DUI or a Statutory Summary Suspension, you should be eligible for Court Supervision but without an attorney, your odds of receiving Court Supervision are decreased. You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter right away.
Green light and hit the older couples car. No damage but she was issued the citation plus one for having two friends with her. We have a court date. What can the outcome be (has insurance under her dad and car in her dads name) Thank you
answered on Dec 16, 2019
You really should hire an attorney to assist you daughter with this matter. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I reside in the state of Illinois and I am a victim of domestic violence (emotional, physical and verbal). My abuser is my child's father. Four days ago, I finally gained the courage to file a police report against the father of my child after he assaulted me once more in front of my infant... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2019
You need to discuss this with a Family Law Attorney right away. The sooner you speak with a Family Law Attorney, the better.
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