Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

traffic violation

My 17 yr.old daughter received a ticket for going 38 in a 25 mph school zone. No previous tickets.....driving for 6 mths. The Will County judge did not give her a chance to speak and only said ''come back in December and bring a lawyer''. We know that a school zone is a very sensitive issue but why a lawyer and why no explanation? Thanks


Asked on 11/14/08, 11:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: traffic violation

The reason the judge wants you to bring a lawyer is that it is possible that your daughter could receive a discretionary suspension from the Secretary of State because of the speeding in a school zone. It's her age and inexperience. One reason the judge did not explain things to you is because he is not your lawyer. He cannot give advice or explanations. That's the job of your lawyer. Good luck.

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Answered on 11/15/08, 10:29 am
Motty Stone Law Offices of Motty Stone

Re: traffic violation

The judge has discretion to not let your daughter defend herself pro se (without a lawyer). It is possible that he made her get a lawyer so that her parents would be upset at having to pay legal bills and would discipline their daughter.

In a way, the judge has done you a favor because you will have a better chance of success with an attorney. Please feel free to call our offices if we can be of any help.

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Answered on 11/15/08, 8:34 pm


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