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answered on Jul 23, 2015
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I would recommend that you contact an attorney. This is a very serious ticket which will likely carry a very hefty fine if you plead to it as is. Additionally, you will be COMPLETELY unable to receive court supervision without an amendment to the ticket to a lower level... View More 
I recently received a ticket for going 26 mph over the limit in woodford county. I know this is now considered a class b misdemeanor. My driving record is otherwise good. I'm trying to figure out if i need to consult an attorney given this new classification? Also wondering if court... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2015
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First, I must emphatically state that court supervision is NOT legally possible for speeding offenses over 25 mph over the limit under 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1(q) if that is the offense you are sentenced to. That said, it isn't technically impossible to receive court supervision... View More
I got a Failure to Yield in 2013 (Coles County) and an 83 in a 55 in 2014 (Douglas County). My license is now being suspended for a year. What are my options to avoid this?
answered on Jul 23, 2015
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The reason you are suspended, or rather pending suspension, is because these are both moving violations. If you receive two convictions in a 24 month period for moving violations while under 21 years old, you will be suspended. The actual length of the suspension is... View More
I have a court date scheduled for July 30th in Will County
answered on Jul 12, 2015
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You are facing a ticket for an offense that is a class A misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500. Additionally, this speed is, by statute, not eligible for court supervision meaning that it is VERY likely to negatively impact your... View More
also under court supervision for a cell phone violation . do i need a traffic lawyer.
answered on Jul 6, 2015
It wouldn't be a bad idea to at least schedule a consultation. When it comes to traffic accidents, the main concern is ensuring you do not face civil liability for the accident and minimizing this risk. For this reason, it is advantageous to have a traffic attorney assist you in resolving... View More
Daughter 17, 10 days away from having license a year, too many people in car violation.
answered on Jul 6, 2015
No, this is not a sufficient basis for throwing out the ticket. Much of the identifying information on the ticket is still correct I presume. The only way such an argument would work is if there was a true question as to mistaken identity. Such would be the case if there was incorrect license... View More
it says no court appear required what does that exactly mean? I plan to go to court though so I'm a little confused what's going to happen?
answered on Jul 6, 2015
First, you will be fine. If this is your first ticket, you shouldn't have any trouble and truth be told, you shouldn't need a lawyer either. You will be given the option to plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty, the judge will sentence you. If you choose this option, I... View More
brought in my proof of insurance and was told the ticket would be dropped from my record. I had also received a speeding ticket at the same time that I paid when bringing my insurance card in. I just did a records search on my name and found that both the speeding and uninsured tickets are listed.... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2015
No, you cannot have that documentation removed from your record. Understand though that to all eyes that view these records, they understand what that means. The principle purpose of the record that it was dismissed and closed is to show that you were issued a ticket and that the case against you... View More
Also, will I have to take a test when my license comes due in 2017?
answered on Jul 6, 2015
First, nothing about having a CDL will EVER prevent you from getting court supervision. This much is true. The issue facing CDL drivers is not whether or not they can get court supervision, but rather what impact it has on them. As far as the federal reporting agencies are concerned, court... View More
I received a ticket on May 28th for having my phone in my hand while driving. It said on the ticket I had 14-20 days but then when I logged into the site to pay it said June 29th. I purposely waited to pay on the 29th due to financial planning. I logged in and it stated I no longer have the option... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2015
No, you do not have to worry about a fine being assessed against you. The option to pay the ticket for a fine is a mechanism that allows you to avoid court appearances and request court supervision or a conviction (for a lower fine). Failing to do this or mail the ticket back pleading not guilty... View More
Ticket was for following too close and then a warning for going 5mph over the speed limit from a IL state trooper. Have checked online and called multiple times to see if ticket posted online yet and hasn't. If the ticket is not filed can I get off not paying it?
answered on Jul 2, 2015
I have only seen this happen a few times and it is a rather frustrating matter to deal with. My recommendation would be to visit the clerk of the circuit court clerk of the county where the ticket was issued. That is where a court date, if any, would be scheduled. I would be particularly... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2015
I'm very glad you reached out on this question because it is always important to ask for guidance when facing convictions for traffic violations.
First, regarding suspension, traffic offenses governing the movement of vehicles can result in a license suspension if one of the two... View More
I was involved in an at-fault minor accident which made a small scrape to the other party's car. The police officer did not give ticket to me but made a report that I am in at-fault.
How many points will be added to my record?
Will my insurance premium go up? Can I... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2015
First, you have a great question here since there is a lot going on that isn't typical of most accidents. Often times, tickets are issued in connection with these reports and these violations certainly can be a basis for increasing rates.
In the present situation, there doesn't... View More
When I was 20 I received 2 traffic violations (speeding 15 mph over the limit and a stop sign violation). I took an online traffic school course to remove the second ticket. I seem to remember some rule stating that another ticket within 24 months would nullify this and the ticket would go back on... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2015
Yes, this period you are thinking of is called court supervision. The way court supervision works is that it keeps a conviction from entering in exchange for a period of no new violations and compliance with payment of fines and other court orders. Ordinarily, this period lasts around 1 two 12... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2015
No, if you paid a speeding ticket by mail, you have already made an admission of guilt and allowed the court to sentence you ex parte (not in your presence). You have also given authority over this decision over to the prosecutor if you requested court supervision. If you did not request court... View More
Form states eligible if I've not had a conviction nor have I received court supervision more than (2) times within 12 months. I received a speeding ticket earlier this year and pled guilty - is that considered a conviction and am I not eligible for court supervision? Do I fill out form,... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2015
First, DO NOT MAIL IN THE TICKET! In my experience with the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, requesting court supervision by mail is VERY likely to result in a conviction if you had a previous ticket within the last 12 months. For this reason, it is very dangerous to mail in the... View More
Away 3 turning on a no left turn but I didn't see the sign till the last minute cause a truck was park in front of the sign I have no records I only been driving for a week 2days by myself I was learning how to drive I finally got over my fear to driving and I'm 26 it was my girlfriends... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2015
Hello Asker,
That is a very good question. Currently, the unlicensed ticket, depending on how it is written, is able to be prosecuted as a class B misdemeanor. A class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine up to $1,500. For this reason, your appearance is... View More
i driving to and from my probation officer and was pulled over the cop let me go but i still got the ticket adn cant afford to go to jail for it what can i do
answered on Jun 7, 2015
The best advice I can give is to seek out a consultation with a local traffic attorney. Going to court without speaking to one (even if for a free consultation) is the easiest way to get on the path to jail as their experience may lead to better negotiating, chances to challenge the stop, and... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2015
First, at this point, there is nothing you can do.
Second, this may be a good thing. If you fail to mail in payment with a ticket, you will be given a court date for your traffic violation. If the date is not written on the ticket, you will receive it in the mail. Make sure to attend as... View More
I need my DL because I drive for a living anything I can do to get my DL renewed and setup a payment arrangements with the court house
answered on Jun 5, 2015
First, this will prevent renewal as all fines must be paid in order to renew.
The good news is that when a fine is this large, it is VERY likely the result of either an ex parte conviction or bond forfeiture. Both of these can be corrected by taking the ticket back to court. Depending... View More
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