Wilmette, IL Traffic Defense Attorney

Experienced Lawyer Handling Traffic Violations in Wilmette

If you have been cited for a traffic violation, your driver's license could be at risk. For more serious offenses, you might even face criminal charges. To protect yourself from the potential consequences, consider seeking legal representation. A Wilmette, IL traffic defense lawyer can help you contest a traffic ticket while keeping you informed of your options.

At Moretti Law, P.C., we have over 20 years of experience representing clients in criminal defense and traffic law cases. We will take the time to analyze your case and develop a strategy before working toward an ideal outcome, such as a sentence without jail time or a dismissal of charges.

How Serious Is a Reckless Driving Charge?

In Illinois, you could be charged with reckless driving for a variety of dangerous acts behind the wheel, including using an incline to go airborne in your vehicle. As a Class A misdemeanor, reckless driving carries the possibility of up to 12 months in jail for a conviction. However, if your reckless driving resulted in serious injury or death to another person, you could face felony charges.

Our firm can represent you in court to defend against a reckless driving charge. We may employ different strategies depending on the facts of your case, such as:

• Questioning the police officer's testimony
• Arguing that your conduct did not put anyone or anything at risk
• Asserting that you were not the one driving the vehicle at the time of your arrest
• Arguing that the prosecution does not have enough evidence to convict you

The Penalties for a Seat Belt Violation

Under state law, everyone in a motor vehicle must wear a seat belt. To enforce this law, plainclothes police officers will set up checkpoints to look for motorists who are not buckled up. If you are pulled over for a traffic violation, you could get an additional ticket for a seat belt violation.

Possible Punishments for Failing to Reduce Speed

Drivers have a responsibility to watch their speed and mind their distance to other drivers. If you are accused of failing to reduce your speed to avoid an accident, you could be ticketed, regardless of whether you were over or under the speed limit.

A conviction of this offense will lead to points being added to your driving record, which will affect the length of your license suspension if you accumulate three or more convictions in a 12-month period. A traffic defense attorney could help you fight the ticket by arguing that you exercised due care, or that the accident was unavoidable due to the conditions on the road at the time.

What Is Aggravated Speeding?

In Illinois, aggravated speeding is charged as a criminal offense with the possibility of jail time. Aggravated speeding is prosecuted as either a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, depending on how much faster above the speed limit you were going.

A charge of aggravated speeding should be treated seriously since it has lasting implications for your driving record as well as your criminal record. Our attorney may question the accuracy of the police officer's radar or other equipment, honing in on the prosecution's case to look for possible inaccuracies. We can also help negotiate for reduced charges with favorable terms, such as a sentence without incarceration.

Contact Our Wilmette, Illinois Traffic Defense Lawyer

At Moretti Law, P.C., we have the skills and experience to help you defend against allegations of traffic violations. As a solo practitioner, Attorney Emilio Moretti will devote his attention and resources to assist with your case. To schedule a free initial consultation today, call our offices at 847-423-0436 or contact our Wilmette, IL traffic attorney.