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[Sharkey2020]

I recently recieved a speeding ticket for 29 over in Illinois. I have a lawyer. I know the potential consequences. But I am scared of what will happen. With a lawyer do you think it will be reduced to a petty offense or what? I had one speeding ticket in my past 3 years ago for 10 over and that is my only prior. Thank you

 

[I'mTheFather]

Your lawyer is the one who would know the best/worst outcomes. It's good that you have a lawyer.

 

[xylene]

It is a petty offense. Worse case, you are looking at a 1000 dollar fine and the imposition of 3 month suspension.

 

[I'mTheFather]

It is a petty offense. Worse case, you are looking at a 1000 dollar fine and the imposition of 3 month suspension.

It's not. It's a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1500 fine. With a lawyer and pretty clean record, the max isn't likely, but it's no longer a petty offense.


ETA: Since January, supervision is a possible outcome for this offense. Again, good thing you have a lawyer.

 

[HighwayMan]

I recently recieved a speeding ticket for 29 over in Illinois. I have a lawyer. I know the potential consequences. But I am scared of what will happen. With a lawyer do you think it will be reduced to a petty offense or what? I had one speeding ticket in my past 3 years ago for 10 over and that is my only prior. Thank you

You have an attorney that you are paying good money to. If you don't feel comfortable enough asking him questions then it's time to find another attorney.