Q: my 19 yo daughter got a speeding ticket. 53 in a 25. Had her lic. less than a yr. 1st ticket. any advice?
She has had 2 accidents, no tickets. I don't know what will happen. Is she eligible for supervision? What are the potential costs for the fines and a lawyer, I am assuming she will need one.
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Any Advice: Hire a lawyer
It all depends on the prosecutor.
Some are hard nosed, some aren't.
That's why you need a lawyer who is experienced in that traffic court.
A: Speeding 28 over is a Class B misdemeanor (26-34MPH over the limit). It is strongly encouraged that you find appropriate legal representation. The goal would be to avoid a conviction and minimize the potential consequences. While a maximum of 6 months in jail and a $1,500 fine plus court costs may be imposed for this offense, that is extremely unlikely, especially because this is her first ticket. Court supervision may be imposed by the judge, but it may also be possible to negotiate a reduction of the offense. If this happened in Schaumburg, she will have court at Rolling Meadows Courthouse. More information on aggravated speeding is available here: https://www.illinoisdriverslicensereinstatementlawyer.com/aggravated-speeding.html
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Hello Asker,
On the surface, it is highly likely that she won't be eligible for court supervision. As Mr. Davis helpfully pointed out, it is a misdemeanor level offense. This places this ticket in a much more serious category. One of these restrictions is on supervision. Supervision was only extended recently to these violations so long as you haven't had a prior 26 or more over the limit ticket AND were not doing so in an urban district. There are few places where a road would have a 25 mph limit and not qualify as an urban district (a road built up with residential, commercial, or industrial structures spaced less than 100 ft apart for a quarter mile or more). As Mr. Davis pointed out, it is possible to arrange for a reduction in the offense and this may make a previously supervision ineligible offense eligible. It will also avoid the creation of a criminal record.
Because of the seriousness of the ticket, her age, and the fact that the speed limit suggest it may have occurred in an urban district making it ineligible for supervision, I would highly suggest hiring an attorney for her sake. Fortunately, I do feel confident in saying that if this is her first ticket, she cannot be suspended as a result of this citation alone no matter what happens unless she misses court if that is any consolation.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Wilkins
Traffic Attorney
(630) 445-2293
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