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answered on Feb 2, 2015
First of all, slow down. You were going 35 miles per hour over the limit and this is punishable as a class A misdemeanor, up to $2500 in fines and or 364 days in jail. Additionally, it is not a supervision eligible offense which will result in a conviction on your license. Since you are under... View More 
had injuries. The case was dismissed for lack of prosecution. I received my licence back immediately and had no consequences. What does the case is dismissed mean for the future?
answered on Jan 28, 2015
Regarding this case, it will not have any future implications. The failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident ticket is issued in regards to a traffic violation for which the state may choose to proceed on or not proceed on. In most situations where a complaining witness does not appear, the... View More
Got put on supervision... But I got stopped today 01/26/15 the judge told me if I get caught speeding again they will suspended my license.. But the cop ran my name and I only had one conviction back in February2014 and that's the only one he saw in his computer.. I have to wait for the letter... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2015
Based upon what you've said, you are most likely under 21 years old. Traffic School is typically a requirement of anyone under 21 receiving an order of court supervision. If you are under 21 years old, you are held to a stricter standard as your license is new. The secretary of state will... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2015
First, the proper procedure is to file a motion to quash a warrant. This is a document that very often the circuit court clerk has a form for in the office. You should visit the clerk of the county in which you have the warrant. Fill out the form and set a court date for the motion to quash.... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2015
It is unlikely to have any serious impact on your driving privileges alone. In order for the Secretary of State to take action regarding tollway violations, there must be five or more unpaid tolls. In absence of this, the Secretary of State will take no action against your license by suspending... View More
I got a ticket in Brooklyn New York and I live in granite city Illinois for parking in a no parking street cleaning spot... is there a warrant in Illinois for me because of it? Im I going to lose my license?
answered on Jan 26, 2015
No, there shouldn't be a warrant for your arrest in a different jurisdiction than the one you committed the offense in, particularly if it is such a minor offense in another state. I would be surprised if that was the case.
As to whether you will lose your license, it is unlikely.... View More
the limit, a petty offense as opposed to a misdemeanor offense. I paid the fine and have set up community service but have not done it yet. I just went through the area where I got the ticket and realized it is a 65mph posted speed limit zone and has been for 3 years. Anything I can do to get the... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2015
The answer is...ehhhh, kinda...
In truth, you could motion this case up based upon the new evidence anytime within two years following judgment by filing a motion to vacate the judgment. That said, it won't really do you any good. Illinois doesn't have graduated fee systems... View More
had been suspended after three years after I obtain my Minnesota drivers license what can I do?
answered on Jan 26, 2015
If you are still seeking answers to this question which I realize was posted a few months ago, I would recommend visiting the secretary of state. There, you can request a copy of what is known as a court purposes driving abstract. This is essentially all of your driving record in the state of... View More
My license was suspended for four months for having three speeding tickets in a 12 month period. I received my license back after the suspension was through and I paid all my fines. I got a ticket for being on my phone a month later. Will that count against my other tickets that caused the... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2015
I'm glad to hear that your license is restored. As to your question regarding whether this offense will count towards your limit of 3 moving violations within a 12 month period, the Secretary of State bases the timing of that system off the issue date of the ticket. This means that if you... View More
I have a year old traffic ticket that is a year old and using it as a temporary license. I'm scared of driving because there is a possibility that my license is suspended. How can I get my license back?
answered on Jan 19, 2015
First, it is wise that you are seeking answers on your driving record to ensure your license is not suspended. Driving on a suspended license is a serious offense. In Illinois, it is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in a county jail and/or a $2500 fine. Taking steps to verify... View More
I am a resident in Illinois not a US citizen yet. Also I am a minor. I was speeding at 49 on a 30 speed limit. The officer at first said I have to appear in court but then she said I dont an then I thought she said you do. But then now that I am looking over the ticket it is marked on "no... View More
answered on Jan 19, 2015
First, you can always identify whether you have a court date by visiting a county clerk's website. To do this, you should look near the top of the ticket to determine which county your case arises out of, google "county name case search" (with the county name inserted in the search... View More
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