Q: I’m 16 and have a clean driving record. I was cited in Illinois for doing 26mph above posted speed.
I was given a court date. Online it says this is punishable by 1500 fine and class b misdemeanor. How likely is it I would get that full punishment?
A: The maximum penalty is very unlikely. However, it is still a criminal offense (Class B misdemeanor). The goal is to avoid a criminal conviction and minimize the other potential additional consequences. Community service, traffic school and fines are all more likely than jail time. A lot depends on other variables including courthouse. You will need a parent present in court with you. Hiring an attorney to ensure the best possible outcome is strongly encouraged.
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A: Try to get it reduced to 25 over. Try for supervision. Have your parents hire a lawyer.
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A: What you should be more concerned with is receiving a conviction on this matter because it is a criminal offense and a conviction could cause you issues with education, employment, housing and financing. You need to have your parents hire an attorney for you to assist you with this matter. The sooner you hire an attorney the better, so that attorney can start working on the case.
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