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Aggravated Speeding Lawyer for the Round Lake Beach Branch Court
Aggravated speeding tickets from northwest Lake County are heard at the Round Lake Beach Branch Court, 1792 Nicole Lane in Round Lake Beach. Driving 26 mph or more over the limit is a criminal misdemeanor in Illinois, and a conviction can follow you long after you pay the fine.
The Davis Law Group, P.C. represents drivers at all three Lake County branch courts, including Park City and Mundelein, and our Waukegan office at 5 S. County Street is a short drive from the courthouse.
What Makes Speeding “Aggravated” in Illinois?
Speed alone. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5, driving 26 mph or more over the posted limit is aggravated speeding, a misdemeanor rather than a petty traffic offense.
| Speed over the limit | Classification | Maximum jail | Maximum fine |
| 26 to 34 mph | Class B Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months | $1,500 |
| 35 mph or more | Class A Misdemeanor | Up to 364 days | $2,500 |
Most drivers charged in Round Lake Beach have clean or nearly clean records and are not facing jail. What they are facing is a possible criminal conviction that cannot be expunged, along with the effect on their license and insurance. Avoiding that conviction is usually where we start.
About the Round Lake Beach Branch Court
Our attorneys represent clients at the Round Lake Beach Branch Court on traffic, DUI and criminal matters.
The Round Lake Beach courthouse, also known as the North Branch Court or Lake County Traffic Court, sits on the west side of Nicole Lane just north of Rollins Road, with the main entrance on the east side of the building. Court calls are held Monday through Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A branch office of the Lake County Circuit Clerk in the building holds the files for many traffic and misdemeanor cases and can accept payments and filings.
Which Tickets Are Heard in Round Lake Beach?
Cases at Round Lake Beach are prosecuted by local village attorneys and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. The courthouse hears tickets from communities including Antioch, Beach Park, Fox Lake, Grayslake, Hainesville, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, Lindenhurst, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park and Wadsworth, along with the College of Lake County, the Lake County Forest Preserves and many Lake County Sheriff and Illinois State Police tickets from this part of the county.
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.
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.
How We Approach These Cases
Our focus is the best possible result for your situation. In one case that means a reduction to a non criminal charge; in another it means supervision; and in some cases it means taking the State’s evidence to trial. Depending on your facts, we work toward:
- Securing supervision to avoid a conviction
- An amendment or reduction of the charge
- Avoiding criminal penalties altogether
- Challenging the case at trial when appropriate
- Damage control when the facts make other outcomes unrealistic
Cases at Round Lake Beach may be prosecuted by a village attorney or by the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, depending on the agency that wrote the ticket, and that can shape how negotiations unfold.
License Consequences
Convictions for moving violations are reported to the Illinois Secretary of State, and three within 12 months can lead to a suspension. Drivers under 21 face stricter rules. If you already have a suspended or revoked license, we also handle Illinois driver’s license reinstatement.
Supervision for Aggravated Speeding
Supervision allows a case to end without a conviction. The court sets a period and conditions, usually fines, costs and no new violations, and the charge is dismissed when you complete them. It is not allowed for aggravated speeding in a school zone or construction zone, and your driving history can affect eligibility.
Aggravated Speeding Questions: Round Lake Beach
Do I need a lawyer for an aggravated speeding ticket?
Aggravated speeding is a criminal misdemeanor, so a lawyer is strongly recommended. An attorney can often secure supervision or a reduction that keeps a conviction off your record, outcomes that are much harder to reach on your own.
Can aggravated speeding be reduced to a regular speeding ticket?
Sometimes. Depending on the facts and your record, the prosecutor may agree to amend the charge to a petty speeding offense, which is not a criminal charge.
Is Round Lake Beach the same as the Waukegan courthouse?
No. Waukegan is Lake County’s main courthouse. Round Lake Beach is one of three branch courts, with Park City and Mundelein, that hear many traffic and misdemeanor cases. Your citation lists where your case is set.
Contact Our Round Lake Beach Aggravated Speeding Attorneys
Due in court at the Round Lake Beach Branch Court for aggravated speeding? Call The Davis Law Group, P.C. at (847) 390-8500 for a free consultation. Our Waukegan office serves clients throughout Lake County, and we answer calls 24/7. See also aggravated speeding in Illinois.
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