While some traffic violations in Illinois are criminal misdemeanors, most tickets are considered petty offenses. This means that if the allegation sticks, a person will have to pay a traffic fine and other fees. Although the ticket will probably appear on a person’s driving record and involve an assessment of points against their license, it…
Continue reading ›Very few of us have never received a traffic ticket. Given enough time, much like car accidents, nearly everyone will receive some kind of traffic citation. Of course, these citations can range in consequences from simply annoying to potentially, life changing. This is why it is so important for everyone to know their basic traffic…
Continue reading ›Many people in Illinois will get pulled over for one offense or another, and assume that if the officer gives them a ticket, he must have seen them do something illegal. But getting a ticket is not an admission of guilt, it is just an accusation. Many residents of Springfield will just pay the fine,…
Continue reading ›It’s common for Illinois drivers to violate traffic laws, and relatively common for them to face tickets and conviction on related charges, but no one should take these charges lightly. Drivers charged with a traffic violation should know what they are facing and what their options may be for defending their rights and driving privileges.…
Continue reading ›We are all familiar with holiday crackdowns by the police to catch drunk drivers and issue as many traffic tickets as humanly possible. It is just one of the joys of living in Illinois, though, to be fair, many other states do holiday enforcement drives as well, including checkpoint, mandatory alcohol screenings, etc. And, our…
Continue reading ›As any driver can attest, they do not like getting pulled over by law enforcement. While it happens on the daily in Illinois and elsewhere, the reality is that it does not make the experience easy for motorists. Additionally, many drivers are not left with a warning and are given a traffic citation. A traffic…
Continue reading ›What might seem like a rather routine traffic stop can quickly become something far more serious when law enforcement officers search you or your vehicle. In some cases, these searches lead to drug charges, whether relating to simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, or drug trafficking. Regardless of the type of drug crime you’ve been…
Continue reading ›Many people who live in or around Springfield and who get a ticket may think it just means having to pay a fine and maybe having to pay some additional premium on automobile insurance. Truckers and other commercial drivers, however, know how serious a traffic ticket can be. Depending on the violation, a ticket can…
Continue reading ›Not all traffic tickets are created and treated equally. While most Illinois residents may think traffic tickets are only given for speeding, this is not the case. The truth is that traffic tickets can be issued for a variety of reasons that can be broadly categorized under moving violations and strict liability offenses. Moving violations…
Continue reading ›When Illinois drivers are accused of committing a traffic offense, the situation can quickly spiral out of control if they make the mistake of fleeing from law enforcement. What might have been a simple stop due to a broken taillight, a lane violation or some other relatively minor infraction can suddenly escalate to myriad allegations…
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