If you are driving too fast, didn’t stop for a red light or made an illegal turn, you could be given a traffic ticket. While getting traffic tickets in Illinois likely won’t result in any jail time, it could cause some financial hardship. Therefore, it may be in your best interest to hire an attorney to help fight the case.
Dispute the Evidence in Your Case
When police hand out traffic tickets in Illinois, they must generally have a good reason to do so. For example, an officer can’t just say that you were driving faster than the posted speed limit. Instead, that person needs to have proof that you were going 55 miles per hour in a 30-mile-per-hour zone. An attorney may be able to show that there wasn’t any reason to conduct a traffic stop or hand out a ticket.
Help To Negotiate A Plea Deal
It is possible that you will receive a plea deal in your case depending on what the charge is. This is because the prosecutor wants to resolve as many cases as possible in a timely manner. Offering a plea can help to prevent a significant backlog of cases from developing. At the same time, a plea can help you avoid points on your license or having it suspended.
Ask to Interview An Officer
Typically, you can interview the officer who pulled you over during a court proceeding. If the officer doesn’t show up, there may not be enough evidence to let the ticket stand. While this isn’t true in all cases, asking to interview an officer could help to create doubt. This could help in getting the ticket dismissed. If you need help with a traffic tickets in Illinois, consult our traffic violation lawyers at Driver Defense Team.
