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In these situations, the money is held in bond. The clerk still has it accounted as your money but it will be held to pay fines and costs owed on this ticket if you are assessed them. If you beat the ticket or it is dismissed, the money will be returned to the address... View More

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As for costs, Mr. Davis is correct in his statement that the minimum fine is $375. This however does not include court costs and the amount may well go above that amount depending on the county. As for specific amounts, its safe to say that the court costs in the Chicagoland... View More

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Court supervision rules permit court supervision (in the eyes of most prosecutors though not necessarily in the letter of the law) twice in a 12 month period. How this 12 month period is calculated varies from county to county but that is the rule for supervision eligible... View More

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Generally speaking mechanical and equipment violations are less likely to appear on your driving record. Because of the way your question is phrased, I'm guessing you hold a commercial driver's license. As a result, you may want to reach out to an attorney to ask... View More

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I would caution that you should speak to a lawyer because three tickets under the age of 21 within a year is fairly high risk territory for suspension. In such situations, I often prefer to see a copy of a driving record or court records to give a definitive answer of the... View More

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Generally speaking, tickets received follow the license holder's license number and their record, not the vehicle. That being said, there is one general exception to this rule. For fines received as a result of a camera, parking, or tollway issue, these are generally... View More

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We don't handle too many appellate matters but I would recommend that you contact the state appellate defender. They are very helpful and may have useful forms and guides that can help you in seeking an appeal in this matter if you so desired. Here is their website.... View More

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I believe this may be a double post. Please see my answer on your other version of this posted question.

Hope that helps and let us know if you have any additional questions!

Sincerely,

Jason A. Wilkins

Traffic Attorney

(630) 445-2293

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In almost all counties (Cook County where Chicago is located is a notable exception), the clerk of the circuit court will assign a court date for your case where either you or an attorney must appear and the option to simply pay the ticket without a court date disappears.... View More

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I would love to help but it's hard to say. The code goes by statute citation to determine whether an offense qualifies as a "points eligible offense". With that said, in general, parking violations tend not be the sort of offenses that appear on driving... View More

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It's hard to say. In absence of a driving record and your age, I cannot say. What I can say is that there are a few moving parts to your question. First, court supervision is a system that avoids convictions on your record. For most intents and purposes, supervision... View More

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As others have mentioned, it is considered a class B misdemeanor. This means that under the law, it is considered a criminal offense. It is important to consider this when thinking about your license as many licensing agencies require that one report when they are found... View More

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First, let me put your mind at ease. The $1,500 fine portion is what is known as a bond. It is a tool designed to ensure you appear in court. Basically, that amount is the maximum amount for a fine if you fail to appear. In such a case, the court is empowered to enter a... View More

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The technical answer is yes. I say technical because any suspension in one state can and should trigger a suspension in another state. In practice, from time to time, these suspensions don't make it across the national database and some people get lucky and aren't... View More

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First, don't worry. If it is a ticket for which he CAN pay a fine to resolve it, he has no risk of jail. Jailable speeding offenses MUST be 26 or more mph over the limit. If he wasn't speeding that fast, he has no risk of jail. That said, I would HIGHLY advise he... View More

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You should absolutely be in court. I would highly recommend you do not plead guilty. If you plead guilty, it can be used as a basis for determining you were at fault should she sue you for the damages. Since you paid out of pocket, the money you paid her may not be... View More

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Yes, it is still possible to get court supervision. There are two ways to do so. The first is to mail in documentation with a request for supervision. You must read the documentation very carefully so as to prevent mailing in a request for a conviction. A conviction is a... View More

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Yes, it is possible to have this ticket removed from your record though it will require the filing of a motion. I would recommend speaking to an attorney sooner rather than later on this matter as missing court for an insurance violation will trigger a suspension of your... View More

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As a general rule, court supervision is more the exception than the rule. Few states have a system like Illinois for court supervision. Therefore, if you have an out of state ticket, a conviction is often the only result aside from beating it at trial. If you hire a local... View More

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Typically, notice of the court's order is sent within a day or two. By statute, it must be sent within 5 days of a judgment (625 ILCS 5/6-204). Technically speaking, the important day is the day of sentencing. If you have an order to pay court costs and fees, the... View More