Q: Speeding ticket for 77 in a 45 and must appear in court. No violations in last 10 yrs. Is court supervision possible?
Seeking advice as to how to plead and whether I can request supervision given my previous record.
A: This is what is called aggravated speeding. In your case it is a class B misdemeanor, or in other words, a criminal offense. If you have not had supervision or been convicted of an aggravated speeder in the past, you can request supervision but you will be pleading guilty to a crime. Consider hiring a lawyer
Juan Ooink agrees with this answer
A: Under Illinois law, speeding 26-34 mph over the limit is a Class B misdemeanor. Technically, this means that the offense can be punished by up at 6 months in jail and a $1500 fine. Court supervision is certainly possible. However, based on your driving record and other mitigating factors, it would be ideal to reduce the criminal charge of aggravated speeding to a petty offense with court supervision. You should consult with an attorney that practices in the county where your case is pending to discuss options and best approach.
Juan Ooink agrees with this answer
A: This is a criminal offense. You need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter right away. That attorney will attempt to have the charges amended to a petty traffic ticket, but that attorney will need time to work your case, so the sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
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