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answered on Oct 13, 2015
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Yes, in most counties, it will be expected that you are represented by counsel. Few judges will permit you to enter a plea on such a serious charge without a lawyer's assistance. There are a few reasons for this. First, you are facing what is known as a class A... View More 
I was pulled over by a county sheriff. She didn't give me a ticket. Only issued a written warning for texting at a stop light. I've had no prior record and have not been pulled over before. Will this stay on my record? Does it ever get erased?
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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It is difficult to give a definitive answer to your question so I will break it down into a few parts. First, written warnings are not recorded in driving records viewable by prosecutors, courts, employers, or the secretary of state. These records are as far as I have heard... View More
I caused a minor accident by running a red light and hitting a car turning left. No injuries, no property damage, we were going slow enough the airbags did not deploy. My insurance is covering all costs related to the other driver's vehicle.
A police officer friend advised I plead not... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
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The ticket you are facing is known as a petty offense. It is punishable by a fine up to $1,000. It is not punishable by jail. There are only four concerns with regard to the damage this ticket can pose. 1). If convicted rather than supervision, you it can be used against... View More
I received a ticket of 34 over. (89 in a 55) on interstate 94. I have to appear in mundelein. What is the penalty? I do not have any other items on my record, clean all the way around.
answered on Oct 1, 2015
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This is what is known as a Class B misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of $1500. It is also not eligible for court supervision by law. This means it will enter as a conviction visible to both employers and insurance companies who may use it as... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2015
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The best though not necessarily fairest answer is you don't. When it comes to red light cameras, there is little value in actually fighting them unless you are unemployed, retired, or otherwise not going to miss work doing so. For the vast majority of people, getting the... View More
In June of 2014, I received a speeding ticket in Rock Island County. Then in July of this year, I received another speeding ticket in Iowa (Scott County). I am 20 years old so I was the recipient of a notice of suspension in the mail a few days ago. I was unaware that I could have been placed under... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2015
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The Secretary of State is correct in their conclusions. In your situation, you are suspended because of the two convictions for moving violations in 24 months while being under the age of 21. There is nothing that can change that fact unless you change the court records.... View More
My son was in a traffic accident and the other person was cited. First some details.
The driver cited hit my son while he was making a left turn in a residential area with pedestrians present. The driver that was cited rolled his car 3 or 4 times and caused both cars to be totaled. The... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2015
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First, you should ensure that your son and all of his friends were taken care of by the other driver's insurance company. In the event that they were not made whole, they should seriously consider speaking to a personal injury attorney who does traffic accidents to... View More
My daughter was just a few days shy of 18 when she got her first ticket. Went to court. Was given 180 days supervision and was told she would have to do in class traffic school and that she would be contacted. About 3 weeks ago she received info in the mail about online class and basically..... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2015
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Realistically, she can expect to be questioned about why she did not complete the traffic school. Depending on the county, they may entertain an extension of her case to give her time to complete her supervision successfully. That said, it is highly advised that your daughter... View More
It was a $125 ticket for coming to the only red light in my town its a small town i was going to the park to play basketball and stopped at the red light but there were no cars so i just went in the cross walk. I couldn't get my license until i turned 18, witch was march 20 2015, and its going... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2015
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Yes, it is possible that the ticket will have that effect. Receiving violations that enter as convictions can have the result of delaying the licensing process. When you did not complete the class for driving school, you failed to comply with the terms of supervision and were... View More
He has never been in trouble before but he is really worried
answered on Sep 2, 2015
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Your son is in a situation but it isn't particularly serious. Right now, he is facing two tickets. The headlight tickets are considered a moving violation so it is important that they be dismissed or receive court supervision. This will prevent them from harming his... View More
How much will the ticket be and would i get my licence suspended on first offence? What could happen to me ? My court date isnt until october and i didnt go to jail or anything..
answered on Sep 2, 2015
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First, the degree of trouble you face depends on whether you received the ticket before or after your license was issued. If before, you risk losing it and being returned to permit status and having a license inaccessible for up to nine months. If it was after, this... View More
I am eligible for court supervision, but if I go to court and fight the ticket, but lose, do I forfeit the opportunity to get court supervision?
answered on Aug 25, 2015
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No, you can still be eligible for court supervision generally. I say generally because I have heard of judges that will impose harsher penalties for rolling the dice at trial. In my practice, the only instance I have heard of this is from one attorney's experience in... View More
what penalties are expected for a court Citation Ticket in Illinois for a "at-fault" driver for jumping red signal and caused an accident which injured both car drivers (non-incapacitating - B injuries).
answered on Aug 25, 2015
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The penalties for an accident that did not cause A Injuries (needing to be carried from the scene) are not serious as far as criminal law is concerned. It is a petty offense meaning it is not a misdemeanor punishable by jail. The maximum penalty is $1,000 though it is likely... View More
I have two not having license tag tickets but I had proof that I did but when I went to solve it my niece threw it out the receipt that the sticker came on. so I dnt now where to get proof that I did pay it.. I have a red light ticket in collections that I wasn't the driver at the time of the... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2015
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Thank you for taking the time to write out your question. I'd be glad to help. With regards to your license tag tickets, I would take the time out to speak to a traffic attorney who can diagnose exactly what value there is in relitigating the sticker cases. Sometimes... View More
THE REASON FOR DRIVING FAST IS SOME BODY INSULTED ME . I FOLLOWED HIM TO KNOW WHAT WAS MY MISTAKE AND WHAT DID I DO FOR HIM . WHILE I WAS CHASING THE DRIVER I NOTICED PLOCE CAR FOLLOWING ME THEN I PULLED OVER , I TRIED TO EXPLAIN FOR THE OFFICER WHAT HAPPENED BUT NOWAY HE TOOK MY LICENSE AND ASK ME... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2015
If you were stopped going 83 mph and required to go to court, you were likely traveling 26-34 mph over the limit if not more. This is a misdemeanor offense for which jail is a potential penalty. Additionally, it is not eligible for court supervision by statute. Because of this, a conviction is... View More
I was issued a traffic violation 'disregard for traffic signal' violation while I am under court supervision for 3 traffic violation tickets in a year. How should I plead?
answered on Aug 24, 2015
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You should seek an attorney for this as soon as possible. Right now, your ticket has the potential to result in a petition to revoke your supervisions. In certain counties, you don't receive notice of these petitions and it is very easy to find your license unexpectedly... View More
the tickets are for rolling a stop sign and failing to yield while turning left, i go to court this week and i want to know if ill get my license suspended or taken away. also the cop gave me the tickets in one driving event.
answered on Aug 24, 2015
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First, you have to make sure to follow the traffic laws. The rules for suspension are VERY strict for drivers under 21. That said, I do not believe this will result in court supervision IF you appear in court and IF these are your only tickets. If you mail in the payment,... View More
I am 28 years old, and this is my first moving conviction in 10 years of driving. I am aware that this conviction will last 4-5 years on my record, as will the points, but since I intend to be cautious about my driving from now on, should I bother taking a driver safety course over simply paying... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2015
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If your insurance company has verified your rates will not increase AND you are not employed by a company that would take issue with traffic violations, then a conviction is not the worst thing in the world. Be aware that it WILL remain on your license for many years as... View More
I had one vehicle in front of me they were to far right blocking my space to make my right at light after stopping. It was 5 in the morning an I went threw the liquor store parking lot stopped at the main street checked for cars an then continued on my way an got pulled over a mile down the road an... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2015
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There is little that can realistically be done to beat this ticket. It is against the law to use a private lot for the purposes of avoiding a traffic control device (stop light, stop sign, etc). Since the store was likely closed at 5am and the time is written on the ticket,... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2015
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Whether an appearance is required depends on your age. If you are under 18 years old, you MUST appear in order to receive court supervision and you must do so with a parent or guardian present. You can however have this parent requirement waived with good cause (emancipated... View More
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