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Am new to this , my judgement copy says pleaded guilty for the offense of speeding 35+. And paid 200$ , where am at now... Looks like I got confused when stood in front of judge and said yes I plead guilty.
Does my license get suspended now???
I cannot really afford that I am the... View More 
answered on Aug 22, 2015
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I'd be glad to help you. First, let me state that one speeding ticket alone cannot suspend you unless you miss a court date for it resulting in a failure to appear suspension. In order to be suspended, there are many grounds which it can be based upon. This is why it is... View More
When I was 15 I was driving with a friend that was 21 I got pulled over and ticketed for speeding no license and no insurance, I didn't have insurance but I had my permit (that they had not checked) and it was impossible to be speeding from where I pulled out to where I stopped cop pulled me... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2015
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It's difficult to ascertain what has happened with your case based upon your description. What I can say is that if you received a conviction for the speeding offense, you WILL NOT be able to get a license for at least 9 months after that date of conviction when it is... View More
This is my first ticket. Called and was told that I didn't have to appear but I would have to pay a $320 court fee on top of my ticket. Is this true or do I have other options? In Tazewell County
answered on Aug 21, 2015
If you were speeding between 1 and 25mph over the limit, there is no obligation that you personally appear and you may in the alternative mail in payment with a request for court supervision. If you were speeding 15 or more over the limit, this is a riskier proposition because court supervision is... View More
It's an old traffic ticket from 2002 for driving while suspended and no insurance. I never went to court and owe $1100
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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Yes, you can motion the case back into court. It would require a motion to vacate and would be accompanied by a fee of about $35-80 (depending on the judgment in the case and the county). I would however be VERY cautions about doing so. Those offenses are very troubling and... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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Realistically, the absolute floor when it comes to sustainably priced (enough to keep business in the black) representation is about $250. Even so, that is subsistence level case management which would make representation difficult given the opportunity cost involved in... View More
and passed my court supervision with no tickets. Five months ago I received a seat belt ticket, and paid for that. A couple days ago I received a unlawful amount of passengers ticket. What are my options on to keep my license from being suspended? Does my ticket that I passed court supervision for... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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First, you have to be very careful about your license. At your age, you are at SERIOUS risk of suspension. The bar is EXTREMELY low. Two convictions for points eligible offenses within 24 months will suspend you (points eligible offenses are known colloquially as moving... View More
First ticket 04/15 was for 33 over or 88 in a 55. And it was reduced to a petty (21-24) as per terms of my supervision/an amendment was granted, however you call it. Anyways, my next ticket was 07/27/15, but it was in Indiana......how will this affect my supervision, and what should I expect to... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Hello Asker,
First, let say that you need to slow down. You are not only risking your job but you are also seriously risking a cancellation of your driving privileges. It is imperative that you hire an attorney for the Indiana case ASAP. DO NOT LITIGATE IT YOURSELF. Your Illinois case... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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The penalties for speeding 17 mph over are a fine up to $1,000 though it is never that high unless you miss a court date. Your son is eligible for court supervision for this offense. The only way he wouldn't be is if it were in a school zone with children present or if... View More
This is 2nd ticket in a year but the first one I opted to pay a larger fine and do the traffic school option. Is it worth it/possible to fight it?
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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Unfortunately, this defense will not be successful if you went to trial. The only circumstance where I can see it being successful is one where the officer does not appear and the case is dismissed for the state's inability to prove the violations at trial. This is... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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First, I would advise scheduling a consultation because these tickets are serious violations and in the case of the no license ticket, it may very well be a criminal misdemeanor punishable by incarceration. Having such a serious offense on your record can be highly damaging to... View More
Can I ask police officer for a proof of speed at court? I was trying to avoid an accident so that's why I accelerated, but I am not sure if was going 60mph on 35mph. Like I told him I had my little brother and friend with me and I was trying to do the best to avoid it!
And can I use... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Hello Asker,
Your speeding ticket in Wisconsin is marked as a conviction because Wisconsin does not have court supervision. As a result, when it is reported to the Illinois Secretary of State, it enters as a conviction when picked up through the national database. The danger here is that... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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Yes, Illinois will take action. Wisconsin does not have court supervision so these violations would be entered as convictions in Illinois through the secretary of state. It is not entirely clear how they would treat the driving on suspended license because the action they... View More
My son received a ticket for improper lane usage in Kane County. They said he made a too wide of a left turn on a 2 lane road with a median in the middle. My son said he barely went over the line on shoulder. The ticket says do not appear and send in for supervision and traffic school. Do we send... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Hello Asker,
Technically, it is impossible for your son to receive court supervision by mail. Under 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1(n), the provisions of court supervision defined under subsection (c) are not available to persons under the age of 18 unless they appear in court and are given... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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Unfortunately, this is an impossible question to answer given the information you have provided. The question of how long a suspension lasts depends on several factors: age of the driver, seriousness of other offenses, how many previous suspensions are on a record, what types... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Hello Asker,
This is a serious violation that can detriment your commercial license as well as your employment. As you are no doubt aware, you are under obligation to report moving violation that go on your record to your employer after a court finds you guilty (not after you receive the... View More
I'm wondering since I have a clean record since 2009 if the supervision/traffic school will be automatic, meaning they won't deny me it and also what are the consequences of me pleading guilty and taking the traffic school.
answered on Aug 14, 2015
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No, you should not plead guilty and request traffic school. The high rate of speed in this case increases the probability that you will be denied court supervision by mail. That said, should you choose to represent yourself, you can reach a resolution that involves a court... View More
By "disappear" I mean after so many years will it be removed from my record?
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Hello Asker,
No, this ticket will not disappear from your record merely as a consequence of time. If you paid the ticket and mailed it in, you will either receive court supervision or a conviction. Court supervision appears only on non-public records but a conviction is viewable by... View More
The sheriff pulled me over on I88, he said I was doing 82mph, i politely told him I was doing somewhere between 75 and 80mph. I have a clean record (3 red light camera violations in the last 12 months, nothing else) and was very polite to the officer, apologizing a few times. From what i've... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2015
First, it is wise that you sought to inquire about this ticket. The ticket you are facing is known as a class B misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to $1,500 fine and/or 180 days in jail. That said, this is an extremely unlikely result given you were not driving particularly fast and have a... View More
Got a ticket for no insurance went to court got a fine and was placed under court supervision got issued another date to pay fine and show proof of insurance again but mixed up the times so I missed court.
answered on Aug 14, 2015
Hello Asker,
First, you must ascertain what judgment the court made. The most likely culprit is something called a petition to revoke. This is a VERY serious event as it can precipitate the revocation of your supervision. The danger here is that a conviction for operating an uninsured... View More
Court Supervision will be for 3 months. I would just like to know if it would affect my insurance rates since the ticket will not show up on my record
answered on Jul 23, 2015
Hello Asker,
To answer your question, sort of. Court supervision is a form of deferred prosecution that prevents a conviction on your record. This prevents it from being public knowledge to your insurance company and many employers. That said, it does not mean it won't be on ANY... View More
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