Skokie DUI / DWI Attorney.
It depends on the order and how often the payor is paid. I have seen weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly orders.
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Speak to an attorney who practices in traffic law. Many times attorneys can figure out whether to take on cases one by one or to consolidate them and tackle it all at once. Many of us have taken on cases like this, so it is not unusual.
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There are a few ways to get a ticket off your record. If you take the case to trial and win, if the ticket is dismissed, or if you plead guilty and it is expungeable. You should check for a lawyer in your jurisdiction. In Illinois, a license can be suspended and separate hearings in front of the secretary of state are required. I typically counsel client's to do some AA or classes before we go to court to show that they care about the case and are taking steps to address their issues....
There's bad news and possibly good news. The bad news is that speeding is not an "intent" crime. That means it doesn't matter whether or not you meant to speed over the limit. The possibly good news requires that you try to get a court date for your ticket. In many jurisdictions a fine at court may be less than paying the ticket outright. Also, if the police officer who wrote you the ticket does not appear, the state may dismiss the charge against you. This wouldn't happen if you paid by...
Attorney Thurston is correct in attacking in the absence of a video. However, the State can prove a DUI based on the existence of field sobriety tests, the police officer's testimony, as well as any breathalyzer result. Many times a video can hurt the State as often as help. A video can show your posture and determine whether the officer is exaggerating any part of his report.
This answer is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No Attorney-client relationship is formed by this exchange. First, it doesn't matter whether you think a fine needs to be paid. A court order needs to be followed. Unless you have already paid the fine or the math is wrong, the court has a wide discretion in coercing payment. A Judge may simply give you more time to pay if you are experiencing a hardship. However, a Judge may also force incarceration if...
