Q: First time speeding 29 over in IL, I am physician driving for an emergency. No prior violation. What am i looking at ?
No prior speeding violations. Do I need a lawyer. Do I need to be worried.
A: Speeding 29 over falls into the Class B misdemeanor 26-34 mph over range. You would be encouraged to hire an attorney. The primarily goal is to avoid a criminal conviction and keep this off of your public record. This is often achievable, especially if you do not have any prior traffic violations as you stated. Although not a defense, the circumstances surrounding the offense itself should be used as mitigation.
Cheryl Powell agrees with this answer
A: You do not say what county your court case is set in. You should contact a lawyer in that county to handle your case and attempt to get your f speed reduced and get u on court supervision.
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Hello Asker,
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 guilty of criminal offenses to licensing boards. With that said, given your history of good driving, occupation, and circumstances causing you to drive faster than you might otherwise, there is a good chance that a criminal misdemeanor can be avoided. For this reason, it would be advantageous to hire an attorney to increase your chances of preventing a criminal record relating to this ticket.
Hope that helps and let us know if you have any additional questions!
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
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