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I got a ticket for failure to yield because i had accident. I was turning left on a one way street the correct way. When i had court i asked for a new date because i was sick. I got a paper in the mail saying i was found guilty of turning the wrong way on a one way street which is inacurate. The... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2019
It appears you missed Court. The judge entered a judgment against you not being present in Court. There may have been clerical error by way of information on the ticket or how it was entered into the Court Clerks system. You went back to Court to try to clear the ticket. However, It is not clear... View More
Got pulled over first time driving after returning home from military basic training and realized I forgot to renew my insurance upon my arrival home. I then ended up missing my court date but called the courthouse the following Monday. I paid to have my license reinstated so it wasn't... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
Yes. Hiring an attorney will absolutely help to lower your fines and fees. The sooner the better.
I live in Illinois and due to my car needing major repairs I am unable to pass an emissions test which means I cannot get a new sticker. I was pulled over yesterday January 4th and the officer was nice about it but explained because I've gotten warnings he had to write me a ticket but all the... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2019
Yes - law enforcement can stack the tickets until you are valid to drive.
answered on Dec 16, 2018
If you show up to Court and the Court finds you guilty - the Court will give you a certain amount of time to pay your fines and fees. If you can not pay off what you owe - just come back on your return and ask the Court for more time to pay.
answered on Dec 11, 2018
There are way too many ways to potentially get a traffic ticket dismissed. You maybe better served calling a local traffic attorney and explaining your unique situation in private.
I was recently arrested for driving on a suspended license in Illinois. The fee is 1500. I must appear in court on December 14. Do I have to pay this fee before December 14 or will I have more time?
answered on Dec 3, 2018
No. That is the bond amount you owe if you fail to show up to Court. You are facing at minimum a criminal Class A misdemeanor. Class A misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of 364 days in the county jail and fines up to 2500. You will need an attorney.
answered on Nov 13, 2018
If you are referring to the “one” as an attorney licensed in Indiana. Then the answer is “yes”.
answered on Nov 8, 2018
Call the Court Clerks Office in the county where you got your ticket. They will be able to give you the information over the phone.
I do not have records from 18 yrs ago and they have raised the fine due to non payment. The fine is increasing daily. What can I do? At the least if I do have to pay I think I should have to pay the original amount. I haven't been hiding for 18 yrs how is it that they are just now coming after... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2018
1) Call the county clerk and explain what happened - most likely the burden is on you to prove you did pay.
Or;
2) Call the collections agency and work out a written payment agreement.
answered on Oct 23, 2018
Your license can be suspended if you receive two moving violations within a 24 month period and if you are under 21 years of age. You may want to bring a lawyer with you to Court.
Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. No injuries
answered on Oct 15, 2018
For the CDL- It is considered a serious moving violation. Court Supervision counts as conviction for the CDL holder.
answered on Oct 3, 2018
Whether you will be facing a possible license suspension depends on whether you have been convicted of any moving violation with the last 24 months. If so, you may want to speak to a traffic attorney near you.
I moved to Chicago, IL from Wisconsin (WI) about 18 months ago. I was unaware that there was a rule that within 30 days of moving to Illinois (IL) you need to get an Illinois license. I was planning to get an IL license when my WI license expired. I was pulled over and told that I committed a... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2018
Welcome to Illinois! Driving with no valid license is a criminal offense in Illinois. Go get your Illinois Drivers License as soon as possible and bring to Court. Your best defense is hiring a traffic attorney near the area you got your ticket - just in case you think you may get the judge you... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2018
A simple expired registration plate sticker is a petty non- moving violation. It is not a
Criminal misdemeanor offense. Get your vehicle sticker rite away.
answered on Sep 7, 2018
Absolutely - Whether or not you will win is entirely a separate matter.
Our renters gave notice that they are breaking their lease 6 months into a 1 year lease. We are trying to list it for sale, but the renters are not being accommodating for us to get pictures for the listing. I'm sure it is going to be impossible to show the house to potential buyers. What... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2018
The easiest way to handle this is to offer to pay your tenants to move out earlier.
The sooner they move out - the sooner you can get the house on the market.
answered on Sep 4, 2018
You may be best served contacting a local traffic attorney in the area you got the Illinois ticket.
Received court supervision for speeding ticket in will county, Illinois. Received another speeding ticket in a different county but don't know if the supervision from the first ticket has ended. No previous tickets in many years.
answered on Sep 3, 2018
It appears you are eligible for Court Supervision on the second ticket. You can always contact the court clerks office in Will county to find out whether your supervision ended on your first ticket.
answered on Sep 3, 2018
If all you received was a written warning then consider yourself to be very lucky. Nothing further gets sent to your house.
I got my first ticket for speeding, 20 over, 55 in 35, at age 17, received and completed supervision, just got a second ticket at age 18, going 25 over, 90 in a 65, 6 days shy of 12 months from first. How do I get court supervision again?
answered on Sep 3, 2018
If you are under the age of 21 - two moving violations within a 36 month period will trigger a drivers license suspension. Court Supervision will avoid a suspension but that is entirely up to the judge if you are found guilty. Best to bring a traffic lawyer with you to Court.
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