If a traffic cop provided me with wrong information when I was ticketed and my license was suspended as a result,what can I do?
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If a traffic cop provided me with wrong information when I was ticketed and my license was suspended as a result,what can I do?
I am a residence of IL. Over the summer I was ticketed for underage transportation of alcohol in WI. The officer who pulled me over told me the ticket would be no points on my license and that there was no mandatory court date. The officer said all I would have to do is pay it off and I’d be fine. So I pleaded guilty and sent in the money. Now IL is suspending my license for one year. Because of the wrong information provided by the officer my license is being suspended for a year. What can I do?
Asked on October 21, 2010 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Oh boy. I would contact an attorney as soon as you can on this. States now share information about DUI's and convictions through an interstate compact. Most of the states are members with the exception of a few. The compact worked here as you can see.
You have already entered a plea of guilty and the odds are not so great that you will be permitted to change that plea at this stage of the game. In the meantime I would also see if you qualify for a limited license in Illinois pending the determination of your change of plea. If you need to drive to school or to work you are going to have a hard time with the suspension. Good luck.
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