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answered on Nov 18, 2020
It is highly unlikely that your license will be mailed to you. It is common practice by the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to send any license in a file back to the Illinois Secretary of State Office. You have two choices, you can go to the Clerk's Office in the Courthouse where your case was... View More 
My girlfriend was ticketed for speeding on June 2020 and had to pay a fine and court supervision. Comes November 2020 and she got pulled over for violating Scott's law. She saw the lights flashing behind her, she slowed down but couldn't move over to the other lane since it wasn't... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2020
You are allowed two Court Supervisions every 12 months. Since this will only be her second Court Supervision, she is technically eligible for another Court Supervision. Please note, the Judge has discretion to grant a second Supervision, so your girlfriend will want to hire an attorney to assist... View More
i’m a grade A student, will i loose my liscense for a year ? this is my first offense. this was in carol stream IL
answered on Nov 18, 2020
Your parents need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. The sooner an attorney is hired, the better.
A background check reveals the following information: *** ACCIDENT ***
CITATION ISS FOR TRAFFIC VIOLS OTHER THAN SECTIONS 11-501 OR 11-502 OF THE IVC
PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT
Can I somehow get this removed? Again, the citation was thrown out in court.
answered on Nov 17, 2020
Not sure what type of background check you are referring to, but Petty Traffic Offense typically do not show up on background checks. This will require further review by an attorney. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better.
Can he give me a speeding ticket being a different county and city separated by 6 miles and no intertwine roads?
answered on Nov 16, 2020
This is something you need to have an attorney review. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I was driving down and alley and the person I hit was backing out of their driveway. They didn't look or slow down. I tried to swerve to avoid hitting them but we still collided.
answered on Nov 16, 2020
You will be able to contest this ticket at a Trial but you have to request one. If you really want to fight this ticket, you should hire an attorney to assist you to ensure the best outcome. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
I am currently 18 y/o. In 2/2019 I got a speeding ticket for 21-25 over(80 in 55mph zone). I chose not to do court supervision for the ticket and just pay it off. Then, in 7/2020 I received another ticket for 21-25 over(77 in 55mph zone). At the time of the pullover, the officer told me I could... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2020
Yes, you can avoid the suspension, but you will need to hire an attorney to assist you. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better. That attorney will prepare, file and serve a Motion to Vacate Judgment on your most recent ticket. That attorney will have a court date set to hear the Motion filed.... View More
I have proof! I've been shut down no one will help there is plenty of paperwork and documentation. My child has been stolen. And these people falsified information and documented that these allegations were true, without investigating! Please help us!!!!
answered on Nov 12, 2020
It seems that you need to hire a Family Law Attorney right away.
answered on Nov 12, 2020
It all depends on the circumstances. If you are currently under investigation for possible perjury, you need to hire an attorney to assist you right away. DO NOT speak to anyone until you have retained an attorney.
and hide Prenatal care due to judge prying into medical records. No big charge they tried to kill her in the jail before she stay away to save her life. Long story. What should she do and say to keep the baby and have little problems. What will they ask. Can she use someone's identity and have... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2020
You are asking attorneys to tell you how to break the law. This will not happen.
I went to pick up one of my friends to work it was night I was running out of gas so I tried to get fast to her house and pull gas , I forgot my license at home the total of the ticket is $2,500 he said I don’t have to pay it after I go to court I never get in a situation like that
answered on Nov 10, 2020
81 in a 55 is 26 mph over the posted speed limit which is a criminal offense in Illinois. This is a Class B Misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,500.00 in fines not including mandatory assessments. This is not a normal speeding ticket. You need to hire a Criminal... View More
I also was convicted of arm habitual n this case(The AUUW) was used against me which I want to be also get dismissed.I served 5yrs in prison for this
answered on Nov 9, 2020
This is something you need to have an attorney review. This is not something that can be addressed via this venue. The sooner you contact an attorney, the better.
My son's father abused me for 3 years I finally got away from him so He filed a Order of Protection making false claims that I physically abused our son. He did not disclose in the petition that I have had a OP on him for my kids and myself. Or that he was arrested and charged with aggravated... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2020
This is something you need to discuss with a Family Law Attorney right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
Not for being recorded putting merchandise in purse or in a bag but saying I didn't scan a couple items on a 140.00 purchase if it happened it wasn't intentional. Then found drugs in my purse. Which I feel they had no right going through when my purse had nothing to do with what was in... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2020
This is something for your attorney to review for a possible pretrial motion. Since it is likely you have been charged with an offense, you need to hire a Criminal Defense Attorney right away. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
What do you think the judge will do re suspend my license or drop everything? I have car insurance and my license back now
answered on Nov 2, 2020
It all depends on your driving history and when your insurance was issued. If you want to increase the odds of keeping your driver's license valid, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney to assist you with this matter. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
the police took my personal belongings and forced me to put all my information into the system and they want me to pay lots of money for i can be able to be a free man and they also want me to pay lots of money so i can walk the streets and they are harassing me and wont stop tailing me and i dont... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2020
You need to hire a criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with an offense. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better. If you can not afford to hire an attorney, you need to request the services of the Public Defender in Court.
My boyfriend and i got into a big argument and almost broke up. i wanted to go for a drive and clear my mind but i ended up crying and not realizing my speed until it was to late. What are my options since i only got one ticket about two years ago for blowing a stop sign.
answered on Nov 2, 2020
89 in a 55 is a Class B Misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,500.00 in fines not including mandatory assessments. This is a criminal offense and a conviction on such offense will show up on your background checks for the rest of your life, which will cause you... View More
My husband accidentally dropped our 8 week old daughter and broke her leg. We are going through the DCFS process and are also being investigated by Illinois State Police. If charges are pressed, they could potentially be for aggravated assault against a child. If this happens, would we need... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2020
You would need a Criminal Defense Attorney and one that also does DCFS Appeals. This can be the same attorney if you hire the right one. Since to Police are currently involved, you need to hire an attorney now. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better. DO NOT speak with the police any further... View More
I went to a restaurant to pick up an order. There began an altercation of a staff member shouting at me out of the blue which led to the manager backing me up to the door doing all be could to throw me to the ground. I made no resistance as I didn't want to escalate the situation. I was... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2020
There are always two sides to every story. If the police were called, they should have asked you if you wished to file a complaint or they might have asked the restaurant works if they wanted to sign a complaint against you. Your best option to collect on the property damage is to speak with a... View More
The officer said she was traveling too fast as well and made note of that on the ticket. So yes it was good that he did not issue a speeding ticket however, the plate is fully visible. It has a dealer frame around it but that does not obstruct the number or the registration sticker in any way. Do... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2020
Yes, the speeding ticket can be issued after the fact. If the ticket is marked "No Court Appearance Required", you could just pay it but if it is marked "Court Appearance Required", she will have to appear in court.
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