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I'm a nurse with six years of experience working in the emergency department at Northwestern Memorial. I recently received an aggravated DUI charge, and I'm concerned about how this might affect my job and my nursing license. The incident occurred last week, and I have not yet informed my... View More 
answered on Apr 13, 2025
Your lawyer should assist you in answering these questions. Their job goes beyond just saying he can get probation. We have more responsibility than that, which exceeds what happens in court. So ask him.
I have a gun-related case that started in December last year, and I am still going to court for it. In February this year, I received court supervision for a speeding violation, which began on February 26th. In the gun case, they are trying to give me a class 4 felony with two years of gun... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2025
The gun case will have no effect on the speeding ticket as it happened before the ticket was received.
I recently gave someone a ride to a store, and they shoplifted. I dropped them off at another location. After returning to a house where I was staying, the police showed up and arrested me for driving on a suspended license. I was not aware my license was suspended until after the arrest. The... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2025
They can prove by circumstantial evidence that you were driving from a video, witness, etc, that may be able to prove you were driving. You have to see their evidence to see if they have that type of evidence. They don't have to see you driving to give a suspended ticket. As for the... View More
I was pulled over for suspended registration due to an insurance lapse on March 19, 2025. I was unaware that my insurance had lapsed because my auto-payment was declined. After being pulled over, I immediately obtained a new insurance policy on the same day. I have no previous history of lapsed... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2025
Bring to the court proof that you promptly obtained the new registration and the reason it was suspended. Often the prosecutor or Judge will dismiss it as being in compliance.
Or do I just pay traffic school fee and not ticket because it's a no court appearance
answered on Jul 18, 2020
If it is under 26mph over you can pay and do the Traffic School without appearing in Court. This would grant you Supervision which is not a conviction. However, if you are under 21 years old and depending on the extent of your driving record history, you might want to hire a lawyer to resolve it... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2020
Yes, because that person is like any other witness to an offense. If that comes to testify in court, a Judge can conclude you drove a vehicle and the police can testify that you were revoked based on Secretary of State records.
A question to distinguished attorneys, is a agaravated speed violation considered a under the IMPAIRED drive or Moral turpitude particularly serious crimes ”when it comes to immigration and does it affect the person in the immigration court
answered on Jul 18, 2020
I highly recommend that you discuss it with an immigration attorney. An "Aggravated Speeding" is either a Class A or Class A misdemeanor criminal charge. An immigration attorney should tell you whether it will affect an immigration application. I suggest that you hire a local... View More
I consulted a lawyer in Boone County where it happened, and he told me that it was a basic traffic ticket with a light fine and no suspension and recommended I pay it and avoid the court date. I did so, but recently I received a suspension notice that starts August 17th. I attempted to have an... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2020
A Formal Hearing will also take too long to get the results . You need to hire an attorney in Indiana ASAP to petition the court to reopen the case. Hopefully, once the prosecutor learns of the severe consequences he will be willing to change/amended to another violation that does not cause in... View More
Attended Traffic School on 1/28. What are my options and what can I do to avoid points taken off and can I appeal it.. IL resident and violation happened in IL
Would I be violating the court supervision I received when I went to traffic school on Jan, 28, since I received a ticket a ticket... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2020
Legally you are permitted Court Supervision two times in 12 months. it is up to the Judge to permit the second one and I would hire a Traffic Law attorney in that county to assist you with the second ticket as they will certainly assist in getting Court Supervision in the second ticket
answered on Jul 18, 2020
You are charged with a Class B misdemeanor. Especially with too many passengers I would hire attorney in that area where the courthouse is located. Be careful, because if this is handled incorrectly it may be put on your permanent record and possibly lead to a future suspension.
I'm 16 and It was 2am, and I was going 60 in a 30, there was no one else on the road. got a ticket for past curfew and paid it, my court date is tomorrow. What are my chances of getting my license suspended vs getting supervision?
answered on Jul 18, 2020
This is considered a "criminal" charge as Class B Misdemeanor. You should hire a local lawyer.
I received a speeding ticket back in April when this pandemic situation was going on, officer said he clocked me at 49 on a 25, I tried explaining the officer I was on an emergency reason to me speeding and I wasn’t unaware how fast I was going, also officer did not pull me over until I already... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2020
If you cannot afford a lawyer then call the Clerk of the Court where the ticket is assigned and ask them how to set your case for a traal. With the COVID closures every courthouse has different rules. Once it is set for a trial you have to plead and explain your case to the judge.
Please give me best idea. I am not sure that I drove 103 mph it might be 83 or 93 mph but coups issued ticket of 103.I didn’t want argue with coups that time, whatever he said I did and sign the ticket. I also paid 250$ cash at the same time. What is best further step please advice me.
Thank you.
answered on Jun 28, 2020
Since you are going 33 over the limit your case is a Class B misdemeanor which can face jail time, although that is very unlikely. But, based on your driving record and other factors there is a possibility the prosecutor will amend the ticket to a lower charge. I highly suggest that you contact... View More
I have a clean record as this is my first offense. Is there a way to either reduce points or get the violation removed through supervision and/or traffic school? I’m 21.
answered on Jun 28, 2020
Since Wisconsin does not have supervision I would get a lawyer there and try to have the speed reduced or they may reduce it to a non-moving violation. If the speeding ticket is reported to Illinois the conviction is will affect your driving record. You can email me and I can provide the name of... View More
I was given the speeding ticket in one state going 20 over, then in a different state was given a ticket for no seatbelt and improper lane usage on the same day. I dont live in either state. Am I going to lose my license
answered on Jun 22, 2020
Possibly, since the other state will report the convictions to Illinois your license may become suspended. Two convictions for moving violations in 24 months for people under 21 years old results in a suspension. I would hire an attorney there and tell them that you can lose your license if they... View More
My brother is an alcoholic and addicted to drug. He needs to be committed to rehab as an inpatient in order to get better. He's talked about how he wished he died multiple times and has overdosed multiple times. We have tried to get him to quit, but he won't. He claims if he gets in... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2020
Without more info it is impossible to answer this question. if he is on probation then the PO should asssit him in getting into inpatient treatment. If he is not under the court jurisdiction or chaarged with anything then the courts have no involvement.
I intend to purchase a trailer from a private seller in Florida who is able to meet me almost halfway. This means I will need to pull a small (630 lb, 11 foot total length) trailer through Illinois without a plate.
Wisconsin does not require plates on this trailer, but IL does. Will I have... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2020
I suggest that you call the DMV- Secretary of State and ask them. Every state has different requirements of what is allowed to be hauled.
answered on Jun 21, 2020
It depends whether you received a Conviction or Supervision and also what other priors offenses are on your record. I suggest calling a lawyer in that county to look up your record and detemine if you are eligible for either an Expungment or to Seal your record.
ur taking pics at walmart of ur car that was hit,walmart says no pics allowed on there property and ask u to leave,u do,police come to issue trespass away from walmart,do i have to ID with no crime committed?
answered on Jun 21, 2020
If a private business, company or residence requests you to leave and stay off their property then you cannot stay or return. If you received that notice orally or in writing then you can be charged with trespass. The police ask for ID to make sure you are the correct person that they are giving... View More
I want to request court supervision, but going into court is a problem right now because of the Covid-19 pandemic. I live with several at-risk family members. Can I request court supervision by mail?
answered on Jun 21, 2020
If your speeding ticket is below 26 miles over the limit you should be able to plea guilty through the mail. But that is determined by the county courthouse it is assigned. If the ticket is below that speed you should have been given instructions with an envelope or info on the back of your... View More
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