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This is in regards to speeding 10 mph over in a 30 zone in Cook County.
answered on Feb 8, 2017
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The answer is probably but its REALLY unclear. So, when you get a traffic violation in one state, it is eventually reported on the National Database. That national database MAY be shared with the UK. It's really unclear because its an issue we don't normally have.... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
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Yes, they will still show up. There are ways to remove them from being publicly visible (preventing them from being visible to employers and insurance companies) but there is no way to make them invisible to all. By this I mean that courts, police, prosecutors, attorneys,... View More
I was in my mothers vehicle. I was an insure driver on the vehicle. I was pulled over for a broken taillight. The ticketing officer told me to show my proof of insurance to the county clerk no sooner than 7 days and no later than 30 days and they would return my license. On day 27 I went to the... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
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First of all, this is quite old so you will certainly want to hire an attorney for this case as it will require a motion to vacate the judgment. Typically, the court will not entertain a motion on a case older than two years and they prefer them to be within 30 days. Seeing... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
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If you are under 21 years of age, then yes. You can can be suspended for too many moving violations if: you receive two moving violations before your 21st birthday that are issued within 24 months of each other AND both result in a conviction. You can also be suspended if you... View More
The violations are almost a year apart. First one occured 1-8-16 and was convicted on 1-27-16. It was for disregarding stop sign at intersection. The second one occured 12-11-16 and was convicted 01-03-17. It was for speeding 15-25mph above limit. It clearly states on the dmv website that the SOS... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
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The answer is yes and no. Yes, you can in this situation but only if you were under 21 when you received BOTH tickets and BOTH were within 24 months of each other and BOTH resulted in a conviction (as opposed to supervision or dismissal). In that situation, moving violations... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
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First, the officer was wrong. YOU MUST go to court. Speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is a class B misdemeanor and as a consequence, court appearance is required. The rules which allow you to avoid a court appearance specifically do not apply to these types of offenses.... View More
Pulled over and ticketed for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
answered on Jan 24, 2017
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Regrettably no. It will not likely succeed. This is because the state's attorney can correct issues with the ticket up to the point of trial. Not to mention that it is one minor detail. Since the officer did correctly identify you and has all of your license... View More
the ticket has not fine amount but officer said i do have to show up to court. how may i go about court supervision and not lose my license this would be my 2nd speeding ticket. the first was last year this one was this year both for speeding. The first ticket i paid for already but the second has... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2017
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Court supervision in your situation is not necessarily guaranteed. This is because court supervision is always available for speeding offenses that exceed 25 mph over the limit. If on your first ticket you were under the age of 21 when you received your ticket, you are likely... View More
My over 15mph ticket is on record for 2013. The cop told me he could of jailed me if my record was bad for 2016, but gave me a court appearance for going over 26mph. Can I face jail time? Even if no jail, do I still need a lawyer?
answered on Dec 27, 2016
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As you have no doubt read, this offense is punishable by jail. For most practical purposes, it is not a concern you should have. Jail is rarely used as a punishment and it is reserved for habitual or egregious cases. That said, it is still technically, albeit not... View More
What will happen¿
answered on Dec 27, 2016
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Regrettably, I cannot answer this question without more information. Follow up questions would be necessary in a consultation to suss out the issues here. What I can say is that your new ticket for driving with an expired license can result in a revocation of your... View More
Does this mean my license is suspended? I didn't realize I couldn't pay with my own check, and when the office tried to mail it back, they sent it to my old address so it was late to me. I opened the letter the day after my court date. Now It's Christmas and so I cannot call the... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2016
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Based upon the number, I assume that is your age. I would take caution at this moment because you may be at risk of suspension. Failure to pay can result in a revocation of supervision if you were on supervision for this ticket. This can have a chain reaction that could... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2016
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Typically, when a driver is determined to be at fault for an accident by an officer, they are issued a citation. This citation may or may not require your appearance in court. In most situations, it is advised that the ticketed driver appear in court rather than pay the fine... View More
I dint do the community service because I was in the hospital. What can I do now??
answered on Dec 17, 2016
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With regards to this ticket, the court may entertain bringing it back into court but you would need sufficient documentation to prove you were hospitalized. You are also going to need an excuse for why you are only now addressing this matter. In practice, cases can be brought... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2016
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Your offense would be supervision eligible based upon your description but supervision availability will depend on your past record. Most prosecutors interpret the rules to allow court supervision no more than twice in 12 months. You have no right to supervision and it is a... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2016
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As I mentioned on your reposted question, I would recommend speaking to an attorney before filing any motions on this case. Old insurance tickets are among the most dangerous to motion back into court blindly. It is very easy to do more damage to your license than good if... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2016
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Yes, you can receive court supervision on both tickets but there are a few more wrinkles to it.
You are, for all practical purposes, eligible so long as you have not had court supervision twice in the last 12 months and your offense is supervision eligible. An... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2016
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Bolingbrook fines and court costs usually runs around $225-350 for such violations depending on driving history and the prosecutor in question and they routinely give 30-60 days to make payment. It may be done online, in person, or by mail. As for the insurance ticket, by... View More
Im on Court supervision now, what will happen with that since the cell ticket isnt a moving violation for me because its my 1st one. Will this revoke my supervision???
answered on Dec 5, 2016
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Technically, they can revoke your supervision as it is a violation of the vehicle code. That said, there are techniques that can be done to help avoid the offense from hurting your supervision depending on the county the ticket was issued in. If the two tickets are from... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2016
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I would take caution in driving under these circumstances and I do not recommend doing so. I am unable to locate the statute in question that authorizes you to drive on a ticket but some of the ancillary law around it seems to suggest that this privilege is extended only to... View More
Will they drop the charges that you have it proof of insurance to show them? Will you have go court over it or what?
answered on Dec 5, 2016
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As Brian stated, by statute they must dismiss the case if you present proof of insurance. This is certainly the kind of case you can handle on your own. I would add to his answer in stating a few things:
First, some courthouses use documents called insurance... View More
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