Aggravated Speeding Lawyer for the Bridgeview Courthouse

Drivers ticketed for speeding 26 mph or more over the limit in the southwest suburbs of Cook County usually have their case heard at the Bridgeview Courthouse, 10220 South 76th Avenue in Bridgeview. Aggravated speeding is a criminal misdemeanor in Illinois, and the outcome can affect your record, your license and your insurance long after the court date.

The Davis Law Group, P.C. represents drivers in aggravated speeding cases at Bridgeview and throughout Cook County. We prepare every case with the goal of keeping a criminal conviction off your record.

Aggravated Speeding Penalties in Illinois

The charge on your ticket depends on how far over the limit you were clocked. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5, the possible penalties are:

Those maximums are rarely imposed on a first offense, but the charge should not be taken lightly. A conviction is a permanent criminal record that cannot be expunged, and very high speeds or a poor driving history can make a Bridgeview prosecutor less willing to negotiate.

About the Bridgeview Courthouse

Our attorneys represent clients at the Bridgeview Courthouse on traffic, DUI and criminal matters.

The Bridgeview Courthouse is the Fifth Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County. It handles traffic and misdemeanor cases for much of the southwest suburbs, along with felony matters. Your citation lists your courtroom, date and time. Plan to arrive early so you can clear security and find your courtroom before the call begins.

Which Tickets Are Heard in Bridgeview?

Bridgeview hears traffic cases from communities including Alsip, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Forest View, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, Hometown, Indian Head Park, Justice, La Grange, Lyons, McCook, Merrionette Park, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Stickney, Summit, Western Springs and Worth. The Cook County portions of Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Lemont, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Willow Springs and Woodridge are assigned here too, along with many Illinois State Police tickets from the expressways and tollways that run through the southwest suburbs.

Our Approach in Bridgeview

We build each defense around one question: what is the best possible result for this client? Depending on the evidence and your history, the answer may be:

• Damage control, when the facts are serious and the priority is limiting the consequences
• Avoiding criminal penalties, keeping jail and a criminal conviction off the table
• Securing supervision, so the case ends in a dismissal
• Negotiating an amendment or reduction to a lesser, non criminal charge
• Challenging the case at trial when appropriate

Speeds in the 35 mph and over range are more common on the expressways that run through the southwest suburbs, and those cases call for careful preparation and mitigation from the first court date.

What to Expect in Court

Because aggravated speeding is a criminal charge, you should expect to attend court. At the first court date, your attorney files an appearance and begins discussing the case with the prosecutor. Many cases are not resolved on the first date. The prosecutor may need to produce evidence and your attorney may need time to gather mitigation and allow you time to complete certain conditions, such as a traffic safety course or community service.

When a resolution is reached, it is presented to the judge for approval. If the case cannot be resolved fairly, it can be set for trial.

Consequences Beyond the Courtroom

A conviction counts as a moving violation on your Illinois driving record. Three moving violations in a 12 month period can lead to a license suspension, and younger drivers face tighter limits. A conviction may also raise your insurance rates and appear on criminal background checks. If you need help with a suspended or revoked license, learn about our Illinois driver’s license reinstatement work.

Can I Get Supervision?

Many drivers can. Supervision means the judge withholds a finding of guilt while you complete a period of good conduct, pay fines and costs and meet any other conditions the court sets. When it is completed, the charge is dismissed. The law does not allow supervision for aggravated speeding in a school zone or a highway construction zone, and your prior driving record can affect whether supervision is offered.

Aggravated Speeding Questions: Bridgeview

Contact Our Bridgeview Aggravated Speeding Attorneys

Charged with aggravated speeding and due in court at Bridgeview? Call The Davis Law Group, P.C. at (847) 390-8500 to schedule a free consultation. We answer calls 24/7. Learn more about aggravated speeding in Illinois.