QUESTION
Does my 18 year old daughter need an attorney for a speeding ticket for going 34 over the speed limit in Illinois?
Asked on Jul 24th, 2012 on Traffic Violations - Illinois
More details to this question:
She received a ticket in May and now this one in July. She was going 34 miles over posted speed limit.
1 ANSWER
Lori G. Levin
It is always a good idea to hire an attorney for a traffic or criminal case. An attorney will be knowledgable about the system and can counsel your daughter not only regarding the case but also any additional implications.
Recent Illinois case law held that the disposition of a DUI where the defendant was unrepresented by counsel could be used to enhance the penalties of a subsequent offense. Please contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Lori G. Levin
Attorney at Law
180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-972-3756
levin@lorilevinlaw.com
www.lorilevinlaw.com
Answered on Jul 27th, 2012 at 7:22 AM