Elmhurst, Illinois Traffic Defense Lawyer

Experienced Traffic Lawyer Representing Clients in Elmhurst

If you are pulled over and ticketed for a traffic offense, you could face penalties to your driver's license, and in some cases, you might even be charged with a crime. The prospect of going to court can be intimidating, but an Elmhurst traffic attorney can fight to protect your rights.

At Moretti Law, P.C., we have over 20 years of experience representing clients accused of traffic offenses, ranging from speeding tickets to felony offenses. We handle every case with a thorough approach, putting our clients' needs first. Attorney Moretti will work with you one-on-one to develop an individualized strategy for your case.

How Serious Is a DUI Charge in Illinois?

If you are accused of driving under the influence, you could face serious consequences for a conviction. Your license could be suspended for several months to a year, depending on the specifics of your case. As a Class A misdemeanor, a first DUI offense without any aggravating circumstances is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in jail and no more than $2,500 in fines. For repeat offenders, the penalties may increase dramatically, up to and including felony charges.

Fighting a DUI in Illinois requires an involved defense. In the past, our firm has successfully represented many clients accused of driving under the influence, securing favorable results with aggressive defense strategies. We will develop an exhaustive strategy to challenge the prosecution's case, looking at the results of any blood alcohol concentration tests, reviewing the police officer's testimony, and considering all other relevant evidence.

What Is Fleeing and Eluding?

You could be charged with the crime of fleeing and eluding if you willfully ignore a police officer's signal to pull over in your vehicle. This crime is a Class A misdemeanor, and if you are convicted of this offense, your license could also be suspended by the Secretary of State for six months.

Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, you could face charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding for causing excessive property damage, causing bodily injury to another person, going more than 20 miles over the speed limit, concealing your license plate, or ignoring two or more traffic control devices.

Your defense attorney can help you explore different defenses to a fleeing and eluding charge. For instance, if you were not aware of the signal you were given, you could argue that you did not "willfully" refuse to obey the officer's instructions.

Tickets for Failing to Reduce Speed

If you are accused of causing an accident by failing to reduce your speed in time, you could be ticketed by a police officer. While you could simply agree to pay the ticket, this will result in points being added to your license. When you are convicted of three traffic offenses in a 12-month period (or two offenses in 24 months, if you are under 21 years old), your license will be suspended for an amount of time determined by the points on your record.

In many cases, it is worth it to challenge the traffic ticket in court. As a seasoned traffic defense lawyer, Attorney Emilio Moretti can prepare an aggressive defense strategy on your behalf and pursue the most favorable outcome in a trial. Depending on the events that led up to the crash, there may be extenuating circumstances to blame.

Meet With an Elmhurst, IL Traffic Attorney

Have you been accused of a traffic crime? At Moretti Law, P.C., we can provide you with a personalized defense strategy, keeping your best interests in mind. To schedule a free initial consultation today, call our offices at 630-756-5553 or contact our Elmhurst traffic defense lawyer.