Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

Back in October I was pulled over and ticketed for no proof of insurance. I had just mailed in a money order for my insurance payment but it was never received, so it turned out that I really didn't have insurance. When I found out they never received my payment I went and paid it at a payment center to make sure they got it tha time!

Shortly after that I became homeless and as I was trying to survive and also not getting my mail, I forgot all about the court case! So I missed court.

I got pulled over today because it turns out my plates were suspended. My license is due to be suspendeed in a few days also. All because of my lack of insurance back in October.

I have still been driving because I have to. I have to work and go to school.

My sister says I can go to the courthouse and have the case reopened. Will that help?

If I get pulled over, will I go to jail?


Asked on 12/17/10, 6:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Dobra Charles Wm. Dobra, Ltd.

I see from the Zip Code that you are in Lombard, IL, which is in Du Page County. My office is in Du Page, and I'm in the Du Page County Courthouse 2 or 3 times a week. Yes, you can petition the court to re-open your case. You can do this yourself, or have an attorney represent you. They can get persnickity in Du Page, so I would recommend that you hire a lawyer. Shouldn't cost more than $350.00.

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Answered on 12/23/10, 9:32 am


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