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Facing a Traffic Ticket? Our Addison Defense Attorney Can Help
At the Law Office of Michael Stefanos, our Addison traffic ticket defense lawyer has the knowledge, skills, and experience that you can count on. We help motorists defend their legal rights and their financial interests. If you are facing a traffic ticket in DuPage County, Cook County, or elsewhere in the region, we are more than happy to help. Contact us at our Addison law office today for a fully confidential consultation with a top-rated Illinois traffic ticket defense lawyer.
An Overview of Traffic Violations We Defend in DuPage County and Beyond
The Law Office of Michael Stefanos is a boutique law firm that handles the full range of traffic violations in Illinois. If you are facing any type of traffic issue, our team is more than ready to help protect your rights and save your driver’s license. We put a strong emphasis on providing personalized advocacy and results-focused representation. Along with other traffic issue, our Addison defense attorney has experience with:
- Speeding: Speeding is among the most frequently cited traffic violations in Illinois. Penalties vary based on how much the driver exceeds the speed limit. In some cases, speeding is a criminal offense. Driving 26 to 34 mph over the limit is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. Exceeding the limit by 35 mph or more is a Class A misdemeanor.
- Stop Signs/Red Light Violations: Did you get a ticket for allegedly running a red light or running a stop sign? Their violations can result in fines up to $120 and add points to your driver’s license. You have the right to challenge a stop sign ticket/red light ticket.
- Distracted Driving: Illinois law prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices while driving, including texting. First-time offenders may face fines starting at $75. Notably, there are increased penalties for subsequent violations. If distracted driving leads to an accident causing injury or death, the driver may face misdemeanor or even felony charges.
- Reckless Driving: Under 625 ILCS 5/11-503, a person commits reckless driving if they drive any vehicle with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. The penalties vary based on the severity and consequences of the offense. Though, as a baseline offense, reckless driving is a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois. It is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and fines up to $2,500. However, if reckless driving causes an accident then a driver could be charged with a felony.
- Driving With a Suspended License: Driving while your license is suspended or revoked is a very serious offense in Illinois. You can be arrested and charged with a crime. The offense is governed by 625 ILCS 5/6-303. It is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor that carries up to 364 days in jail and fines up to $2,500. However, a driver could face even more serious penalties if there are aggravating factors, such as a history of prior violations.
Michael Stefanos Helps Drivers Fight Traffic Tickets in Illinois
Facing a traffic violation? You are by no means automatically guilty of the offense. Michael Stefanos is an Illinois traffic defense lawyer who is committed to protecting your rights and your license. We are proactive and results-driven. You can hear what our clients have to say. Among other things, our Addison traffic defense lawyer is ready to:
- Conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of your case;
- Investigate your ticket, gathering relevant evidence; and
- Develop a strategy to help you get the best possible outcome.
We are Proud to Protect the Rights of Drivers in Addison
Our firm is based in Addison and we are well-positioned to represent drivers throughout the entire region in Northern Illinois. Located in DuPage County, Addison is roughly 20 miles west of Chicago’s downtown. Notably, it shares regional ties with other prominent suburbs like Elgin, Schaumburg, Naperville, and Aurora. The community is served by an efficient highway network, allowing residents to navigate the greater Chicago area with ease.
Contact Our Addison, IL Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney Today
At the Law Office of Michael Stefanos, our Addison traffic ticket defense attorney is standing by, ready to protect your rights and your interests. If you are dealing with any type of traffic ticket, we can help. Contact us now for a fully private, no obligation case review. With an office in Addison, we defend traffic tickets in Chicago, Naperville, Aurora, Elgin, Schaumburg, and throughout the region.
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Answers to Some
Common Questions
Missing your court date is certainly problematic, and the outcome will depend on the nature and status of your case. However, the worst thing you can do is nothing. If you have missed your court date, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately, and they can help you minimize the damage and avoid conviction.
A first-time DUI is a Class A misdemeanor under Illinois law. This means you could face up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. While first-time offenders rarely face the maximum fine or jail sentence, many factors can impact the outcome of your case, such as your blood alcohol content and whether there was a minor in the car. In addition, your driver’s license will be suspended for 1 year, but you will have the opportunity to apply for a restricted license.
Drug charges can be very confusing. Simple possession (i.e., possession for personal use only, as opposed to possession with the intent to sell or otherwise distribute the drugs) can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the type of drugs that were found in your possession. Most drug possession charges under Illinois law are felonies, meaning you could face years in prison. Prior convictions for drug offenses could also affect your sentence.
Theft can be either a felony or a misdemeanor offense depending upon the value of the property at issue. Shoplifting or other misdemeanor thefts are punished for less than one year in jail. Meanwhile, Class 1 felony theft (involving property worth anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000) carries a potential prison sentence of anywhere from 4 to 15 years.