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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: What can I do in the case of me having a DUI, and I got a ticket after my conviction/pleaa?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Is there any way to avoid a required court appearance for a ticket if I am from out of state?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I missed a court date for a traffic ticket and the court sent me a letter of continuance. Does this hurt my chances

Of getting a plea bargain or supervision?

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Will my license be suspended under 18 if I plead guilty to one traffic ticket and ask for supervision on another?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Illinois on
Q: A 26 year old male punched my 13 year old in the face he was arrested but is that a felony & what's going to happen now

The male was of no relation to my child

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: I live in Illinois, my boyfriend just turned 19 and I’m about to be 17 in March. I might be pregnant.. can he go to jail

I really don’t wanna see him lose his job or go to jail and lose everything

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: I just received a 26-34mph over speeding ticket. no prior moving violations within 6 years. Will my license be suspended
Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: How do I get traffic school without appearing for court on 2nd ticket this year?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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

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4 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: my bf was driving my car (I had drank) the transmission broke he went to get help I refused to blow got dui can I win ?
Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Is there any possible way I can lower the amount of my ticket that was being sent to the wrong address?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
answered on Jan 7, 2020

You need to contact the proper authority to discuss your matter. The sooner you do this the better.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Will license get suspended?

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?

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Hello, I was pulled over and cited for not have my kids in proper safety seats. I had 3Kids. 3, 5, and 10 years

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: Illinois drivers license renewal being refused because of a DUI I received 24yrs ago in Missouri. How do I clear this?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: How can you get a texting while driving ticket? Can you get a ticket from a photo enforced work zone camera?

What I am asking if the photo enforced speed cameras can be used to issue tickets for anything other than speeding?

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: If I get a ticket for speeding in construction zone, will I have to go to court? What if I am out-of-town on date set?
Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: What does it mean when it says photo enforced in a work zone? How will you get a ticket if you are speeding?
Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Illinois on
Q: If I flee the state of IL with my baby from my abuser (child's father), can he come after me legally?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: can I get Court supervision on a driving on suspended lic. If i had a previous DOSL ticket 13 years ago

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.

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: My daughter turned 16 and got her drivers license less than a month ago. A car in front slammed on the brakes at a gree

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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.

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: If relocating due to an abusive partner, should I tell my abuser if we share a child? If so, when and how?

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

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
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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