16 year old son - Class A Misdemeanor??

[HRZ]

The rules for appointment of a public defender in your state are on line ..and both parents income and assets are figured into ability to qualify ....and my scan suggested very low per household income caps .but I don't know if $ were updated ...

 

[Jhasko84]

The rules for appointment of a public defender in your state are on line ..and both parents income and assets are figured into ability to qualify ....and my scan suggested very low per household income caps .but I don't know if $ were updated ...

Will you send me the link you found?

 

[HRZ]

PRobably goes to juvenile system

 

[quincy]

Thank you so much for that answer. Do I meet the public defender on the day of the case? Or can a meet be set before that?

It will be at your son's first court appearance that the judge will ask if he has an attorney or if he needs one appointed for him. If he wants a public defender, an Assets and Liability form must be filled out to determine if he qualifies or if he is financially able to afford a private attorney. Your assets are considered.

Here is a link to the Illinois Legal Aid Organization: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/my-right-public-defender-traffic-court

Your son might be able to get his ticket reduced by arguing speed. A one mile per hour reduction in the clocked speed can reduce the time of license suspension (from 6 months to 3 months).

A likely outcome will be license suspension, a fine and court supervision - with compliance to the terms of supervision resulting in a dismissal of the misdemeanor charge.

Whether public defender or private attorney, your son will benefit from legal representation.

 

[Just Blue]

I didn't think about them using my and my hubby's income into account for a public defender.

Why wouldn't you? You and Dad are financially accountable for Jr.

 

[quincy]

Private attorneys often offer a relatively small flat rate for handling a speeding offense or might offer a monthly payment plan to fit a client's budget.

As an additional note: If your son does not have an attorney at his first court appearance, he should plead not guilty. The court will schedule another hearing. The "not guilty" plea will allow for him to argue for a speed reduction (or introduce possible other defenses) later.

 

[Jhasko84]

It will be at your son's first court appearance that the judge will ask if he has an attorney or if he needs one appointed for him. If he wants a public defender, an Assets and Liability form must be filled out to determine if he qualifies or if he is financially able to afford a private attorney. Your assets are considered.

Here is a link to the Illinois Legal Aid Organization: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/my-right-public-defender-traffic-court

Your son might be able to get his ticket reduced by arguing speed. A one mile per hour reduction in the clocked speed can reduce the time of license suspension (from 6 months to 3 months).

A likely outcome will be license suspension, a fine and court supervision - with compliance to the terms of supervision resulting in a dismissal of the misdemeanor charge.

Whether public defender or private attorney, your son will benefit from legal representation.

Why wouldn't you? You and Dad are financially accountable for Jr.

Just navigating this.

 

[Jhasko84]

It will be at your son's first court appearance that the judge will ask if he has an attorney or if he needs one appointed for him. If he wants a public defender, an Assets and Liability form must be filled out to determine if he qualifies or if he is financially able to afford a private attorney. Your assets are considered.

Here is a link to the Illinois Legal Aid Organization: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/my-right-public-defender-traffic-court

Your son might be able to get his ticket reduced by arguing speed. A one mile per hour reduction in the clocked speed can reduce the time of license suspension (from 6 months to 3 months).

A likely outcome will be license suspension, a fine and court supervision - with compliance to the terms of supervision resulting in a dismissal of the misdemeanor charge.

Whether public defender or private attorney, your son will benefit from legal representation.

Thank you for your help. This is definitely a scary thing.

 

[quincy]

Thank you for your help. This is definitely a scary thing.

Your son's speed was definitely scary.

But fortunately he (and everyone else on the road) survived without harm. That is a major plus.

Good luck in court.

 

[HRZ]

I hope in the meantime son is restricted to wheels on a bicycle or public transport and his parents are not entrusting him on public roads with any motorized device

 

[quincy]

His license will be suspended. He will have no choice.

 

[Jhasko84]

I hope in the meantime son is restricted to wheels on a bicycle or public transport and his parents are not entrusting him on public roads with any motorized device

Yes, he will be losing driving privileges.. on top of what the court rules.

 

[Jhasko84]

Your son's speed was definitely scary.

But fortunately he (and everyone else on the road) survived without harm. That is a major plus.

Good luck in court.

I agree. Things could've ended up worse.

 

[HRZ]

Would sound better if you post has lost all driving privledges and we have locked away his license pending if the court finds him not guilty

 

[Taxing Matters]

A likely outcome will be license suspension, a fine and court supervision - with compliance to the terms of supervision resulting in a dismissal of the misdemeanor charge.

And a huge increase in insurance is also likely for any car for which he is an authorized driver. Because the kid lives with the OP he/she may need to specifically exclude him from his/her policy for whatever period of time he or she keeps him from driving to ensure he or she doesn't end up paying a lot in insurance over this.