Criminal Defense
Traffic Offenses
S.T. Allen Law, P.C.
How We Can Help
Attorney Allen will take the time to understand your particular situation and work to protect your driving privileges, your finances, and your future. He has defended clients in hundreds of traffic cases, with results including dismissed tickets, dismissed cases, not guilty verdicts, and reductions to lesser included crimes.
“No matter how big or small your case is, I will do everything within my power to provide you with the best representation available. I offer affordable rates and payment plans so no one is denied justice due to lack of funds.”
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Traffic Offenses, Crimes and Misdemeanors
What Are Traffic Offenses?
As an experienced Chicago defense lawyer and former Cook County prosecutor, Attorney Shay T. Allen knows Illinois traffic laws in detail. He handled thousands of traffic matters as a prosecutor and now applies that experience to defend clients facing charges that include:
Are Traffic Violations Considered Criminal Offenses?
Make sure minor offenses do not add up to major problems. If you find yourself with a speeding ticket or face a more serious charge, seek the help of an experienced traffic lawyer. Traffic violations can have major consequences that go well beyond fines. Contact us now.
Top 3 Common Criminal Charges
Traffic Offenses
Make sure minor offenses do not add up to major problems. If you find yourself with a speeding ticket or face a more serious charge, seek the help of an experienced traffic lawyer.
Traffic violations can have major consequences that go well beyond fines. These and other important factors affect your case and potential penalties:
01
Number of Violations
Being convicted of three moving violations within one year will cause your license to be suspended. Minor violations can also affect your ability to get or retain a Commercial Driver’s License.
02
License Status
Driving without a license or with a suspended license can result in a prison term. Driving on a suspended license could be a felony if your suspension was connected to a DUI or reckless homicide.
03
Speed, Injuries, and Damages
Jail time is a possibility for speeding 31 mph or more above the limit, for causing personal injury, or property damage in a hit and run incident. Reckless driving that causes bodily harm is a felony charge.
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Attorney Allen has the in-depth experience and skill to bring all relevant details to your situation. He has defended clients in many traffic crimes and misdemeanor cases, resulting in dismissals, not guilty verdicts and reductions to lesser included crimes.
You Are Not Alone
Our Professional Services Include:
Discovery: Discovery is the process of gathering evidence before a trial. This can include depositions, interrogatories, and requests for documents.
Jury Trials: In civil cases, the right to a trial by jury is preserved for cases where the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars.
Expert Witnesses: Expert witnesses can provide testimony on complex issues such as medical conditions, police procedures, or forensic evidence.
Appeals: If a client is unhappy with the outcome of a trial, they may choose to appeal the decision. This can be a lengthy and complex process.
Do You Require Related Services for
Violent and Gun Charges?
Violent crimes and gun charges are many times related to other services for which Attorney Allen can represent you including:
- Gun Crimes
- DUI Charges
- Drug Crimes
FAQs - Violent Crime and Gun Law
How long is suspension of license if convicted off fleeing and/or eluding the police?
Upon receiving notice of such conviction the Secretary of State shall suspend the drivers license of the person so convicted for a period of not more than 6 months for a first conviction and not more than 12 months for a second conviction.
What is considered fleeing or attempting to elude a peace (police) officer or other law enforcement?
Any driver or operator of a motor vehicle who, having been given a visual or audible signal by a peace officer directing such driver or operator to bring his vehicle to a stop, wilfully fails or refuses to obey such direction, increases his speed, extinguishes his lights, or otherwise flees or attempts to elude the officer, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
What are considered misdemeanor traffic offense in Illinois?
The most commonly prosecuted misdemeanor traffic offenses include the following:
• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Driving on a suspended or revoked license
• Speeding 30 mph or more in excess of the limit
• Drag racing
• Reckless driving
• Leaving the scene of a property damage accident
• Fleeing or attempting to elude the police
• Driving a commercial vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or driver has been placed out of service
Do I need a lawyer or attorney for a misdemeanor traffic offense arrest and charge?
Traffic violations classified as misdemeanors can be punishable by a fine, a jail sentence or both. Persons charged with such offenses should consult an attorney immediately.
