Some traffic offenses in Illinois are minor petty offenses with no jail exposure. Others are misdemeanor or felony criminal charges that carry license suspension or revocation, mandatory court appearances, and a permanent record. The line between the two is not always obvious from the ticket itself.
The firm handles serious and criminal traffic matters in Cook County, Lake County, and surrounding jurisdictions.
Charges Scott handles.
Driving on a suspended or revoked license, driving without a valid license, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, aggravated reckless driving, aggravated speeding (26 mph or more over the limit), street racing, fleeing and eluding, and traffic offenses involving accidents with injury or death.
License consequences.
Many traffic convictions trigger Secretary of State license suspension or revocation independent of the court sentence. Three moving violations within twelve months can suspend a license. Two violations of the suspended license statute can revoke it. Reinstatement requires hearings and proof of insurance and, in some cases, treatment.
Commercial drivers.
CDL holders face heightened consequences. A single serious traffic violation in a commercial vehicle, or two within three years even in a personal vehicle, can disqualify a CDL. Court supervision is not available to CDL holders for moving violations committed in any vehicle.
Non-citizen drivers.
Even relatively minor traffic charges can have immigration impact when they involve dishonesty (such as driving with a fraudulent license), reckless conduct that injured another person, or DUI. The firm reviews immigration exposure on every traffic matter for non-citizen clients.
Who This Is For
- Drivers facing license suspension or revocation
- Aggravated speeding and reckless driving cases
- Leaving the scene and fleeing and eluding
- CDL holders facing disqualification exposure
- Non-citizen drivers
Why Work With This Firm
- Hearings handled in Cook, Lake, and surrounding counties
- Secretary of State reinstatement representation
- CDL-aware disposition strategy
- Court supervision and disposition options analyzed
- Discreet, efficient handling