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i refused to identify myself being that i didnt do anything wrong but was thrown to the ground an searched without notice
answered on Sep 23, 2019
You have already asked the same question and I have already responded to that same question. You must identify yourself if asked by a Police Officer. If you fail to do so or give a false name, you will be charged with Obstruction at the very least.
answered on Sep 23, 2019
If a Police Officer asks you what your name is, you have to tell them your actual name. If you give them a false name or refuse to tell them your name, you could be charged with Obstruction, which is a Misdemeanor offense.
Illinois state citizen charged with felony crime in South Dakota wants to change venues to Illinois the state they reside in. Can this happen also will the charges be the same? How will the case be handled?
answered on Sep 19, 2019
No, this is not a civil case. Criminal cases are heard in the State and County where the offense occurred. On very rare occasions, an offense could be tried in a different county of the same state where it occurred but this is extremely rare. The Defendant really should be speaking with their... View More 
answered on Sep 19, 2019
No, tickets can be amended up to the time of trial. Request Court Supervision if possible.
Basically will he still be able to fight his conviction
answered on Sep 19, 2019
You really need to discuss this with the attorney that assisted you with this matter and/or the attorney that is handling the appeal.
I am just wondering if i got a ticket or not. he didnt say and told me to drive away without my license. did i get a ticket?
answered on Sep 19, 2019
Hard to say. The Officer could always mail you a ticket but it is weird that the Officer would bring your license back to your house. I am sure there is some misunderstanding on your part.
Up. and it’s for Erratic Lane change. It’s 4 points on my Driver record . Wondering if I could clear this up and how.
answered on Sep 14, 2019
Contact an attorney in Missouri to assist you with this matter. The sooner you do this, the better.
Could only find the expired insurance card when the police officer first approached. Then pulled up the current one on the mobile app and showed him once he returned from his vehicle. Officer said “I don’t have time for this” and gave me the court date information. Is this legal?
answered on Sep 12, 2019
Yes. Such show up to court with the current proof of insurance showing that you were covered on the date and time the ticket was issued and the ticket will be dismissed. If you do not wish to appear in court, you could hire an attorney to appear in court on your behalf.
I'm being charged with a class 4 felony however I am prescribed this medication monthly it just so happens that My original prescription fell in the sink full of water and I needed to get 4 days worth so I asked a friend and she gave me 4 I put it in her prescription bottle, not smart I know.... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
You need to hire an attorney right away. That attorney will be given all of the information needed to address your questions above. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
My gf n i broke up she has my washer dryer and freezer i messaged her to ask when i could come by and get them no answer so i tried instagram and found out she is using my last name and now claiming im harassing her when she never told me to stop nor did she just block me but i told her i would be... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
If she filed an Order of Protection against you, you should hire an attorney to assist you right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
answered on Sep 10, 2019
They will know about your Court Supervision, so you better tell them.
Is it a valid ticket and will I be charged in the court for invalid license. Rule book says otherwise .
answered on Sep 10, 2019
You should hire an attorney to assist you with this matter right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I have a CDL and I was pulled over for for a speeding ticket at 18 over.... instead of paying the ticket worried that it would go to my driving record I requested to plead not guilty and go to court in front of a judge not a jury. I drive for a school district and if convicted I could loose my job.... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
First, you should hire an attorney right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better. Second, you should listen to what the attorney has to say. Finally, you should appear in court with that attorney.
I’m required to go. What should I expect? First time offense. First time being pulled over. License Suspension? It says “Method of Release $1500” on my ticket.
Thank you
answered on Sep 10, 2019
This is not a simple speeding ticket. This is a criminal offense and you really should hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. Most of the time, an attorney will be able to get the ticket amended to a petty offense but that attorney needs time to work your case, so hire an attorney now.
But the police don't think it was intentional because he was intoxicated. Can my ex be charged with a sexual abuse crime?
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Yes. Your Ex needs to hire a criminal defense attorney right away. The sooner an attorney is hired, the better.
(Illinois) I got a speeding ticket in June and requested an online driving class. I have not taken the class yet. I just got another ticket in August. How will this affect my driving record? Will I get my license suspended? Can I request supervision? Do I still have to take the class? I am 24 years... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Yes you still have to take the class in order to get Court Supervision on your first ticket. You need to court to court on your second ticket and request Court Supervision. You are allowed two Court Supervisions every 12 months. Court Supervision is not a conviction and will not cause you any... View More
I'm having trouble interpreting my ticket. Got pulled over for speeding, going 20 miles over on highway. Not a new driver, but first offence. Ticket has no dollar amount listed on it, and box ticked that I "promise to comply". What does this entail? The paperwork with the ticket... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
Mail in your ticket and request Traffic Safety School. This is the best way to keep your insurance from finding out about this ticket.
I received a speeding ticket in Illinois last night pay the ticket requested safety driving class will that keep it from showing up in Texas my ticket that I got i did not do the full 12 months without a ticket
answered on Sep 3, 2019
The offense will be reported to Texas and most states do not recognize Court Supervision from Illinois.
I got a DUI in Illinois in 2013. I got court supervision but left the state for good before I could complete it. I can't apply for one in Virginia until the "hold" is lifted in Illinois but the fines total almost $6000 dollars in Illinois. I don't have anywhere near that amount... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
You could try to have your case motioned up into court to see if the fine could be reduced, but you would have to appear in court in order to have this done and you should hire an attorney to assist you. Other then that, you need to pay the fine to have the hold removed.
Got a DUI in 2013. Moved away before my court supervision was done and my license was revoked. I am trying to do this out of state packet for reinstatement and having a hard time understanding "Do you currently have any traffic tickets pending against you in Illinois or any other state?"... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
You really should motion up your DUI matter into court to see if your Supervision can be reinstated. It is not likely, but it does not hurt to try.
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