Chicago, Illinois Felony Speeding Lawyer

Experienced Traffic Defense Attorney for Aggravated Speeding Charges in Cook County, IL

Not all speeding tickets are treated the same. In Illinois, anyone can get a speeding ticket for going 10, 20, or even 30 miles per hour over the speed limit. In many cases, this would result in fines, supervision, and mandatory traffic school. However, once a person is driving 40 miles per hour or more over the speed limit, it is considered aggravated speeding and a criminal offense.

At the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, criminal defense attorney, Hal M. Garfinkel, dedicates his entire practice to defending clients who have been charged with state and federal criminal offenses. Whether you are charged as a first-time traffic offender, or you have multiple traffic violations, Hal M. Garfinkel can offer you comprehensive legal representation throughout the state of Illinois, including DuPage, Cook, Will and Lake Counties.

Contact attorney Hal M. Garfinkel in Chicago, if you’ve been charged with aggravated speeding. If you are convicted for an aggravated speeding offense, you could spend up to one year in jail with your license revoked. Attorney Hal M. Garfinkel has helped many clients avoid conviction. Call 312-629-0669 for a free initial consultation.

What Is Aggravated Speeding?

Under Illinois law, aggravated speeding is defined as going 26 miles or more above an applicable speed limit. This is not just a traffic ticket—it is a criminal offense. As a Class B misdemeanor, a conviction of aggravated speeding is punishable by up to six months in jail. However, if you are caught speeding 35 miles or more over the limit, you could be sentenced to a Class A misdemeanor, carrying up to a year in jail. This can be absolutely debilitating, putting your entire life on pause until you have served your sentence.

Moreover, if you are convicted of aggravated speeding, it will remain visible on your criminal record, which can impact your future employment opportunities. At the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, we can fight to protect your good name, fighting to minimize or avoid a conviction.

Defense Strategies for Charges of Aggravated Speeding in Chicago

Simply being ticketed for aggravated speeding does not mean that you are guilty. It is absolutely in your best interests to fight the charge in court rather than simply paying it off. Our firm can explore different defenses against an aggravated speeding charge, such as:

• Questioning the accuracy of a police officer's radar gun readings
• Arguing that you were speeding to avoid an accident
• Citing a lack of evidence from the prosecution

No matter how serious the charges against you may seem, Attorney Hal Garfinkel will make an aggressive case on your behalf. His years of experience and deep legal knowledge can work to your favor in the courtroom.

Don’t Just Plead Guilty: Get a Cook County Attorney to Fight For You

Most people will take the punishment of paying large sums of money in fines to get rid of a speeding ticket, but when you are charged with an aggravated speeding ticket, you now have a criminal record on file. One of the best decisions you will make if you are charged with aggravated speeding, is to consult a smart criminal defense attorney.

Hal M. Garfinkel has more than 20 years of legal experience to call upon when it comes to defending the rights of his clients. If you have any questions or need immediate legal assistance, Hal M. Garfinkel is available to you 24/7 by phone, fax, or email.

Contact a Chicago Aggravated Speeding Attorney

Contact the Law Offices of Hal M. Garfinkel LLC, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney if you need representation for aggravated speeding or any serious traffic violation. We will give you a voice in the legal proceedings, standing up for you when nobody else will. You have nothing to lose. Call our firm at 312-629-0669 or reach out to us online to schedule a no-cost consultation today. We welcome clients for criminal defense matters all over Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois.