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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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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
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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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Q: I got a ticket for missing front plate violation while my car was parked in chicago downtown.

This is a new car and i had just replaced the temp. rear plates with the ones i recvd. from DMV the other plate was kind of bent and i was not able to fix it in the first attempt. I had also applied for a new set of plates. Can i appeal this? and is this a moving violation and can it affect my... View More

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answered on Sep 5, 2024

Take a photo of the plate, go to court and prove you are in compliance and probably get the ticket dropped. It is not a violation that would be recorded to your driving record. It’s kind of ridiculous waste of time on the cop's behalf though.

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Q: I was stripped searched during a traffic stop. Was that procedure?

I was taken to the jail told to dress out even though they didn't have any charges nor did they even know my name when I got there. The deputy sheriff even said I had no charges and he didn't know why I was there

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answered on Aug 31, 2024

Being strip-searched during a traffic stop can raise serious legal concerns. Generally, law enforcement officers must have a clear justification for conducting a strip search, such as reasonable suspicion that you are carrying contraband or weapons. If you believe your rights were violated, it may... View More

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Q: I was followed 18 miles cop turned off two times then found me again Finley stop me said license plate obstruction small

Hitch pin another cop said my speed was 56in a,55 seem open beer can which I was not drinking said had provable cause to detach said turned around in a high DRUGarea I have no idea I don't do drugs.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Sep 7, 2024

I do not see a question posed here.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Criminal Law for Illinois on
Q: 63 in a 35 have to appear in court

for a first offense what would likely be the punishment

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answered on Jun 23, 2024

Speeding 26-34 over is a Class B misdemeanor under Illinois law. This is a criminal offense, which is why you have a mandatory court appearance. An attorney can certainly assist and help ensure you receive the best possible result.

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Q: Can you generate a list of lawyers who advertise practicing in law as opposed to practicing at law?
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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Identifying lawyers who advertise practicing "in law" as opposed to "at law" can be nuanced due to the way legal advertising rules are structured and enforced. The distinction is subtle and may not be explicitly stated in most advertising materials.

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Q: Would I receive a court communication copy of the complaint if I didn’t get told to go to court.
Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Jun 12, 2024

I do not know, but anyone could go up there and get a copy. It's a matter of public record.

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Q: I got pulled over for not using my turn signal. If an officer was going to write a ticket well I get it the same night ?

Or can they mail you the ticket in the mail and how long do they have to do that

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answered on May 24, 2024

They can mail it. Hand deliver. No requirement that they hand you the ticket on the spot.

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Q: Received a ticket with court date and time on bottom but officer did not mark appearance required or not. Do I go?

Ticket is for expired plate sticker (11 months). Officer wrote court date and time but did not mark the boxes..whether it is required or not. Am I supposed to show up on that date, even if I send a payment for the ticket?

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

You should not have to appear in court if the box for "court appearance required" is not checked (even if there is a court date listed on the ticket). You can contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court to confirm. Regardless, it is likely that the ticket will be dismissed if you appear in... View More

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Q: I was never stopped for these charges. However they are wanting me to pay them in Franklin County Illinois?

IMPROPER PASSING ON THE SHOULDER

IMPROPER TURN SIGNAL. I did not commit either one of the driving violations. And when I called the Franklin County Court Office she said they were dismissed. Now I am being harrassed daily by a collection agency why? I was never given a citation for this... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You will need to get a copy of the case docket to confirm what happened to the tickets.

You may be able to find the County's online court records here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts-directory/89/Franklin-County-Courthouse/court/...
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Q: Will County Court Supervision granted for speeding (second offense)

I recently received a ticket for going 22mph over the limit in Will County. I also got a warning for following too close. I have a ticket with court supervision from a different county in Illinois from a little over a year ago. How likely are my chances of court supervision? Also, is it better to... View More

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answered on Mar 30, 2024

Practices on these maters vary by jurisdiction so a Will County judge would now better. A judge can give supervision to you up to two times in a period of 12 months. I think you get probably qualify again. I don't think it maters how you do it.

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Q: I got a speeding ticket a couple of years ago in Illinois but totally forgot about it and I live in Missour.

I think the speeding ticket was in Cook county.

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answered on Apr 10, 2024

There are several possible courses of action depending on the impact it is having on your Missouri license, if any. If it is causing an issue, an attorney here in Illinois can likely handle the matter without you returning to Illinois.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can a city cop in Illinois pull u over and arrest you outside city limits
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answered on Mar 7, 2024

If he observed you committing the offense in his jurisdiction and followed you to another jurisdiction definitely. If he saw you committing the offense in another jurisdiction, while he was in his jurisdiction, highly likely that he can. Most jurisdictions have cross jurisdiction agreements.

3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: Can I expunge a charge from 15 years ago in Iowa?

Sept 2009 I was arrested along with other individuals due to us being in a park after hours. I was not even in my vehicle and 15 years later Im learning I have a $200 fine for an OWI and im ordered to complete 12 hour class for drinking and driving plus a substance class. I have lived and been able... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

In Iowa, expunging a charge from your record depends on the type of offense and your criminal history. For OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) charges, Iowa law does provide for expungement under specific conditions, but generally, OWI convictions are challenging to expunge. If your case did not... View More

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Q: I was pulled over by Illinois State police a few weeks ago for speeding and given a written warning. How long will it

How long will it stay on my record with the Illinois State Police?

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answered on Feb 16, 2024

There will be no record

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