Marion, IA asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois

Q: I was issued tickets, but they were never handed to me. They gave them to my mom, I was in the hospital.

Was pulled over due to looking confused. They took me into custody for refusing tests. I hung myself at the station is what the report says. I woke up in the er. Odd thing is cop never asked for a copy if my registration ir insurance. I have bad ptsd, and agoraphobia. Medical retired vet.

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Theodore J. Harvatin
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A: You own the tickets. You should consider obtaining a lawyer to help defend the charges.

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Brandon K. Davis
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A: If your question is regarding the tickets not being handed to you, they were issued in your name and any charges will have to be addressed in court. Speak to an attorney that practices in the county/courthouse where your case is pending.

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A: You need to hire an attorney to assist you. The sooner you hire a criminal defense attorney, the better.

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