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for a first offense what would likely be the punishment
answered on Jun 23, 2024
Speeding 26-34 over is a Class B misdemeanor under Illinois law. This is a criminal offense, which is why you have a mandatory court appearance. An attorney can certainly assist and help ensure you receive the best possible result.
Ticket is for expired plate sticker (11 months). Officer wrote court date and time but did not mark the boxes..whether it is required or not. Am I supposed to show up on that date, even if I send a payment for the ticket?
answered on Apr 10, 2024
You should not have to appear in court if the box for "court appearance required" is not checked (even if there is a court date listed on the ticket). You can contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court to confirm. Regardless, it is likely that the ticket will be dismissed if you appear in... View More 
I think the speeding ticket was in Cook county.
answered on Apr 10, 2024
There are several possible courses of action depending on the impact it is having on your Missouri license, if any. If it is causing an issue, an attorney here in Illinois can likely handle the matter without you returning to Illinois.
I recently received a ticket for going 22mph over the limit in Will County. I also got a warning for following too close. I have a ticket with court supervision from a different county in Illinois from a little over a year ago. How likely are my chances of court supervision? Also, is it better to... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
Court supervision is likely if it has been over a year. Read the ticket carefully to see if you qualify for court supervision by mail.
answered on May 4, 2023
You will want to get court supervision or a dismissal on one or both tickets to avoid a license suspension. As Mr. Harvatin pointed out, you will be required to complete a traffic safety course if you receive court supervision.
Mt prospect
answered on Feb 5, 2023
The maximum penalty for speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is 6 months in jail and a $1,500.00 fine - the minimum penalty is court supervision. Of course, the goal is to avoid jail time and a criminal conviction. Traffic school and community service are more common than jail. The ultimate result... View More
Mount Prospect Illinois
answered on Feb 5, 2023
The maximum penalty for speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is 6 months in jail and a $1,500.00 fine - the minimum penalty is court supervision. Of course, the goal is to avoid jail time and a criminal conviction. Traffic school and community service are more common than jail. The ultimate result... View More
Can I still pay
answered on Oct 30, 2022
Contact the Clerk's Office to determine your options, that is the only way to know for sure.
I had my first ticket in June of 2021, it was nothing but 164$ and I payed that. Got another one I March of 2022 was placed under supervision for 6 months. I did the 6 months and payed the court fee. So should that ticket be off my record? Anywho, got 2 more on Friday, October 7th, 2022 and I have... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2022
Court supervision stays on your court record (court purposes driving abstract), so they will have access to that information.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
It sounds as though the judge is giving you an opportunity to address these issues prior to resolving your case. You should go the the Secretary of State to obtain your license or determine what steps need to be taken before you can obtain a license. Depending on the reason you have been unable to... View More
I was speeding on the highway and issued a warning for something else and a citation for speeding. There's no court date on my ticket and when I look my ticket up on the cook county clerks website my tickets doesn't seem to exist. Should I call the clerks office or just let it go?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County can be very slow loading tickets into their system. Keep checking and/or contact the Clerk's Office. Chances are that it will eventually show up.
answered on Jun 13, 2022
A misdemeanor is not a felony so the answer would be "no".
Am I able to fight these tickets to avoid suspension?
answered on Apr 16, 2022
It is certainly possible to avoid a license suspension. However, a broken speedometer is not a legal defense. It would be best to contact an attorney that practices in the courthouse/county where these tickets were issued to discuss the specifics and your options.
I had already been to court like two times and she told me to get a lawyer I work at the Waffle House I don't make a lot of money so I was trying to figure out how to do that and come up with money to pay my fines and unfortunately I missed my court date because I was thinking it was on the... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2022
Your best bet is to contact and hire a local attorney to assist you. If you are unable, gather the money to post bond and turn yourself in so you can be processed and released.
Does the law say u have to have the sticker on the plate or just paid for. I.E. not expired?
answered on Apr 5, 2022
It depends on the specific local ordinance/statute you were charged under. Regardless, it may be in your best interest to request a court date/hearing and provide proof that the registration was renewed prior to this incident. Also, provide proof that it is now properly displayed.
I got a DUI a few years back, and had to complete court supervision. Due to the supervision, my FOID card got revoked. Now that supervision is over, I can appeal my revocation. I need documentation proving that I completed supervision and that I’m no longer prohibited from owning firearms. What... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2022
You can go to the Clerk's Office located at the courthouse where your case was handled and ask to purchase a certified disposition. This is a certified document that will confirm the successful termination of your court supervision.
It says no court apparents
answered on Mar 14, 2022
She may get lucky, but I would suggest checking with the Clerk's Office for another 30 days to see if it is entered.
I have court tomorrow morning for speeding, I have no lawyer, is that bad?
answered on Feb 13, 2022
It is difficult to answer your question without more information. If it is a more serious speeding ticket - such as aggravated speeding (26 or more over the limit) - or if you have prior traffic violations, it would be best to consult with an attorney.
answered on Feb 12, 2022
When you are under the age of 21, it takes two convictions within 2 years to cause a license suspension. You must avoid a conviction on at least one of these tickets, but ideally both, to keep your license. You (and your parents) should speak directly to an attorney in the area where these tickets... View More
I paid for the new registration prior to my scheduled court date. However I was extremely busy with work and totally forgot about the court date! The court date was two days ago, what is the best thing for me to do right now?
answered on Oct 1, 2021
Contact the Clerk's Office at the courthouse to see what action was taken. You may need to file a motion to bring the ticket back into court.
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