I have traffic court today for driving while suspended. This will be my second court date I also missed the first appearance.

Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense in Illinois. So you missed your first Court date. The judge could have issued you a warrant...

What if I don’t complete Community service as a minor ?

Get as much done between now and your next Court date. And make certain you do show up to the next Court date and see what happens. If you under...

Do I need a traffic lawyer for a traffic citation?

Short answer - Yes. Because a guilty plea is an admission of fault that binds you to that other person for injuries down the road.

You say the court clerk's office told you the judge was in the process - if the judge scheduled another Court date you have a chance if you show...

In general, the tickets should display a hearing date to contest the red light violation. If you fail to show up an administrative judgment is...

This is the probation department's way to deter the unscrupulous practice of probationers using creative methods of smuggling in clean urine to...

In Illinois, speeding 26 and over the posted speed limit is a criminal offense. In general, criminal offenses carry penalties of not only fines but...

Do I have to go to court for Court supervision and plead guilty ?

In general, for petty offenses, if you check box “Guilty”, pay the $120, and mail the ticket to the Court Clerks Office - you end up with a...

How can i avoid license suspension for 2 moving convictions and the second one can I get court supervision?

The best way to avoid a license suspension is to avoid getting traffic tickets. The next best way to avoid a license suspension is to hire a...

Is the court able to do this?

Call the Court Clerks office and ask them to pull up your file and clarify what exactly happened in Court on the day you went.