ILLINOIS TRAFFIC TICKET DEFENSE

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Illinois traffic tickets can seriously impact your insurance rates and driving privileges. Convictions in Illinois for "petty" violations such as speeding tickets, illegal lane usage, failure to yield or following too close are moving violations. These Illinois traffic tickets are punishable in Illinois by fine only, but can affect driving priviliges and insurance rates. As of 2006, supervision (which is not a conviction) is no longer available to defendants who have received supervision twice within a year for moving violations. Speeding in a designated Construction Zone carries a mandatory conviction and $375 fine for a first offense, $1000 for a second. As of 2007, Illinois has added photo radar enforcement of speed zones in construction areas. Illinois' traffic laws are getting tougher every day, and it is more important than ever to retain the very best traffic ticket defense lawyers experienced before Illinois traffic courts.

The Illinois traffic defense lawyers at Fagan, Fagan & Davis can help avoid the following pitfalls in Chicago and the surrounding suburban court houses throughout Cook, Lake and DuPage counties:

Any conviction for an Illinois moving violation can raise your insurance rates.
Multiple convictions for Illinois traffic violations may result in a suspended driver's license or revoked license.
Supervision (a way of avoiding conviction) is not available for some offenses, and you'll need a skilled and experienced lawyer to get the charge amended if you want supervision.
Improper handling of Illinois traffic ticket defense in motor vehicle accident cases can make you an easy target for a civil lawsuit.
Driving while license suspended, driving while license revoked charges, drunk driving ( DUI ) and speeding more than 40 MPH over the limit among many other traffic related offenses are not "petty" class traffic offenses. These are far more serious criminal offenses punishable in Illinois by up to 364 days in jail and up to $2500.00 in fines if charged as a misdemeanor.
In Illinois, DUI and Driving while license suspended or revoked can also be charged as a felony in some cases, and can carry mandatory jail terms.
Chicago traffic tickets and other local municipalities may be based on local ordinances that can still affect your driving privileges and insurance.

Conviction for driving with a suspended license or revoked license in Illinois can lead to seizure (total loss) of your car and further loss of driving priviliges.

SO WHAT CAN AN ILLINOIS TRAFFIC LAWYER DO FOR ME?

The Illinois Traffic Defense Lawyers at Fagan, Fagan & Davis will analyze your case to determine if trial is appropriate and riskworthy, whether a motion to dismiss is proper and we can obtain the best possible deal to protect your driving privileges and limit your risk.

In many cases, for most drivers, conviction and even traffic safety school can be avoided. Furthermore, many motor club memberships will reimburse all or a portion of legal fees paid to defend many traffic related violations.

Call us now to help protect you:

Fagan, Fagan & Davis

Attorneys at Law

960 Rand Road, Suite 210

Des Plaines, IL 60016

ph. 847-635-8200

fax 847-635-7257

Contact@MyAttorneysOnline.com

We have been informed that the following Motor Clubs (listed in no particular order) may reimburse a certain amount of legal fees actually paid to defend traffic tickets in Illinois courts.