Are all traffic tickets handled in a criminal court setting?

No, not all traffic tickets are handled in a criminal court setting in Illinois. Depending on the severity of the violation, some tickets are handled in civil or administrative courts. Civil violations are less serious offenses such as parking tickets and driving without a valid license. These violations are usually handled in an informal court setting, like the one held by the local municipality or county. These courts allow the accused to present their case and possibly be found not guilty. More serious violations, such as DUI, hit and run, or reckless driving are handled in criminal courts. These violations are considered serious offenses that carry more severe punishments. Additionally, these offenses have an effect on the offender’s criminal record that will stay with them for life. For any traffic ticket, the accused has the right to contest it and have a hearing in a court of law. The process for doing this varies depending on the type of offense and court in which the ticket is being handled. It is always in the accused’s best interest to plead not guilty and consult an experienced attorney to handle the case.

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