Q: My boyfriend got a speeding ticket (35+) He paid his fine and was told to complete a defensive driving class.
My boyfriend got a speeding ticket (35+) He paid his fine and was told to complete a defensive driving class. When he went to sign up for the class there was nothing available before his court date. His lawyer went to court on his behalf and extended it a few weeks but still no classes available. His court date is this week - he has not completed his class and his lawyer is ignoring all texts and phone calls. He does NOT owe the lawyer any outstanding fees. I appreciate your assistance! Dupage County IL
A:
So long as the delay in his completion of the defensive driving class was out of his control (i.e. no classes available), the court should be willing to continue the matter. What he wants to avoid is having the court grant a "Petition to Revoke" his original sentence, as he could then face the full penalty for his speeding offense (which is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail and a fine of $2500.00).
If he is unable to contact his attorney and there are no outstanding fees owed, he has the right to seek new counsel to assist him in getting through this phase of his case. If you still need assistance in this matter, please feel free to contact me, as I practice regularly in DuPage County traffic courts. Good luck!
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