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Q: I got a class a traffic the other night and this is my first offense. I want to know what I should do?

They didnt ask to search my car. I told them where my tute box was and this is my first time. What do I need to do?

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Q: How many moving violations in Illinois, before your license is suspended?
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answered on Feb 9, 2025

If under 21 years old, the second conviction within a 24 month period will cause a suspension. It’s important to try for court supervision on the ticket you receive because supervision does not count as a conviction. So the correct question is not how many moving violations it’s how many moving... View More

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Q: My question is pertaining to a traffic a stop where I was the back seat passenger. And I still went to jail!

During a traffic stop where I was a passenger in the back seat, the vehicle's owner was in the front seat, and her ex-boyfriend acted as the driver The officer observed the driver swaying close to the lines but did not cross the center line. Upon request, the driver was unable to produce a... View More

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answered on Feb 2, 2025

one of the better descriptions of an incident that I have seen. That being said, if no charges were filed, there is nothing much of a legal nature to address.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can i write a letter to Judge re traffic accident where i was not at fault?

Driver that hit me was ticketed for revoked license, and disregarding stop sign. I went via ambulance to er. Other driver showed up in same er and was loud and unruly and had to be restrained, as she threatened me. My car was totaled and her insurance would not cover her. I have suffered... View More

Cheryl Powell
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answered on Jan 29, 2025

No. Judges are not allowed to read letters. You can show up for her court date if it is still pending. Or you can contact the states attorney about a Victim Impact Statement.

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Q: Can a Police officer in Illinois, pull you over for speeding, in your jurisdiction. If he's from another jurisdiction
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answered on Jan 28, 2025

Most likely yes. In almost all instances, police agencies have shared jurisdiction agreements. Also, if he sees a violation occur in his jurisdiction, he is entitled to pursue you in another jurisdiction.

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Q: Hello, I am 16 years old in illinois and just got my first ticket.

I have a clean record but have not had my license for a year yet. I got pulled over this morning for running a stop sign, the ticket was only for the stop sign and not speeding. Should I plead guilty, or go to court and if so what should I do? This is my first time so I am unaware of everything.... View More

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answered on Jan 15, 2025

hello.

go to court and request court supervision. The ticket will go on your record but will not count against you.

A parent or guardian must be with you. And you will have to take a special safe driving course that the judge will explain to you. And there will be a fine that...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Family Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can an adult hire an attorney for someone else's minor child without the parent's consent?

Our minor(17) son is currently living with a different guardian. We found out that he took responsibility for a single car crash where one of his friends left the scene(presumably alcohol related). The friend's father hired an attorney for our son. Aside from the fact that I believe this means... View More

Cheryl Powell
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answered on Dec 5, 2024

No one asks who hired the lawyer. Either the person has one or, if jail is a possibility, one is appointed. If you want to object I suppose you can go to court and do so, but I would think you should talk to your kid's lawyer first.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: When creating a petition to rescind statuary summary suspension?

Are all 3 points of argument criteria and requirements? Or is only one point of argument to be chosen and focused upon? And then how far do I go into detail in solidifying my argument? I mean if the entire arrest was unlawful and the officer literally did everything imaginable wrong as far as... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2024

Although local practices can vary, in general, the petition itself is just a check the box exercise. Then you file a supporting legal memorandum as a separate document. In your case, it also sounds like you should also be filing a motion to suppress.

To be honest with you, the chances...
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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can I get a charge of driving with a suspended license plate thrown out if I show proof of insurance prior to the stop?

I got a court date and a $1000 charge for driving with a suspended license plate. The plate was suspended for lack of insurance. Shortly after my license plate was threatened with suspension, I acquired insurance. I had no knowledge that my plates were suspended until the officer who pulled me over... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

They probably required you to obtain a special type of insurance called SR 22. If you only had regular insurance and they wanted SR 22, that would not have fixed the problem

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Traffic Tickets and Insurance Defense for Illinois on
Q: Legal Advice Needed for Rental Car Accident

I am seeking your advice regarding a car accident I was involved in while driving my friend's rental car, which he had rented from Hertz. My friend did not purchase the rental insurance, assuming his Discover credit card would provide coverage. Since I do not own a car, I do not have any... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2024

Unclear what your question is. Started out talking about insurance, then addressed whether you were at fault. The second question cannot be answered in an online forum. The first one, same

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Q: can you legally charge someone for going to jail if you never went to jail on major traffic and were only issued ticket

on my fine i was charged for being arrested i was just asked to appear in court

then issued a 1400$ fine with 30 hours community service and sr22 for 3 years when i was told a few moths and no one is looking at the court briefings

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answered on Nov 16, 2024

There is no such thing as being charged with being arrested. Being arrested is a factual statement. In the broadest sense, if a cop detains you, it could be construed as an arrest.

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Q: can a driver under 21 get their license revoked if they received 2 tickets but one of them were previously dropped?

I’m 17, live in Illinois, and some months ago received a ticket and court date for driving with no insurance but the charge was dropped. I today received a speeding ticket for going 20 over and will be appearing in court for this as well in about a month. Will my license get revoked?

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answered on Nov 8, 2024

Neither suspended nor revoked if you properly described your driving record and the disposition of the first ticket. What you should do is request court to provision, so it does not get written up as a conviction. The reason this is important is if you have a conviction on this one, you have to... View More

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Q: Husband never did any community service as ordered by the court

He had a choice 2 yrs ago of either 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service. He has court tomorrow and know that he will have to do the 30 days. Will he need an attorney present for this?

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answered on Nov 5, 2024

An attorney might be able to negotiate an extension. Have to find one in the county of the case, which is not me.

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Q: I am 16 years old and have gotten 2 tickets. Should I be worried?

The first ticket was about 4 months after I got my license and it was 22 over. The judge reduced it to a loud exhaust. 6 months later I got a ticket for 15 over. Should I be worried about my license being taken away and would taking a driving course before my court date be beneficial?

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answered on Oct 25, 2024

Yes. Assuming you were convicted of the first ticket and if you are convicted of this one, your license will be suspended. To avoid that you should request court supervision on the new ticket. You’ll have to bring a parent or guardian with you to court and get the permission of the judge to... View More

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Q: Is it legal for a cop to come to my house looking for my adult daughter and look through my closed kitchen blinds?

My middle daughter got pulled over exactly 1 week ago and got a ticket for not having car insurance. My husband heard a knock at the door. When he answered it he didn't see anyone so he went outside and saw the cop right up to our kitchen window peeking in, watching myself and my youngest... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

Week later is not unusual. But an arrest a week later he comes to arrest her, after he has already issued the citation? That is very odd. In fact, arresting someone for an no insurance ticket is strange. If I were you, I would have a conversation with the chief of police for the department.

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Q: I received a speeding ticket for going 70 in a 45 construction zone, no workers present. Do I need a lawyer?

I have one previous speeding ticket from 3 years ago. I had to simply pay a fine. This one is court mandatory. I’m not really sure what I should do next.

Cheryl Powell
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answered on Sep 25, 2024

It would be a good idea to get a lawyer. It will not be cheap to get out of this one.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Is it in violation of rule 552 if a officer mails you a backdated citation because he never filed the original?

I was issued a citation and my car was towed. I attempted to appear in court to find out im not on the docket due to these tickets never being filed. I was then wondering about my car and all the fees that come with it so i called the department that issued the citation and i was told this officer... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Sep 20, 2024

I don't know what you are referring to in terms of rule 552. There are duplicates when officers write tickets. They may replace the duplicates with originals. This is not a technicality that will get anyone out of anything.

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Q: If I recieve a new ticket before I am given court supervision, will my license be suspended if I just pay the 2nd ticket

I was given a speeding ticket 2 days before my hearing for another ticket, if I am offered court supervision for the 1st will it affect the second ticket?

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answered on Sep 13, 2024

The first thing you should do is ask for supervision on the second ticket. In order for them to revoke the supervision on the first ticket, they would have to know about it. (I don’t know if they were both in the same county) and then file papers with the judge to have the supervision revoked).... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: My husband caused an accident and was issued a citation for running a red light. No injuries. Court appearance required.

My husband, 28, has a clean driving record prior to this incident. He got t-boned in an intersection and was issued a citation from the reporting officer for running a red light. The officer told him, because it was a collision, that traffic court is required. Why is that?? Will it be considered... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 17, 2024

An Illinois traffic ticket defense attorney should advise, but you await a response for over a week. The short answer in most places is that it shouldn't be considered reckless driving if it didn't involve speeding, a distraction, or other factors. In many instances, it would be failing... View More

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