Naperville Traffic Defense Attorney

Experienced Traffic Violation Defense Lawyer Serving Clients in Naperville, IL

The impact of a traffic violation can hurt you in more ways than one. A speeding violation can lead to higher insurance premiums. One night of driving under the influence might result in jail time. A conviction of reckless driving on your record is hard to erase, and it may be a liability in any work-related background checks. If you have been charged with a traffic violation, whether your ticket came through an officer or in the mail, representation from a skilled attorney can help ensure that you will be able to avoid or minimize the long-term consequences you may face.

Attorney Craig L. Boston is a traffic defense lawyer with experience across hundreds of cases, covering the whole spectrum of traffic law from CDL violations to driving without insurance. He has worked as a prosecutor, granting him a unique understanding of these cases that he leverages in his clients' favor. With Craig at your side, you can be sure that your rights will be aggressively defended in court.

Applications of Traffic Law

The Law Office of Craig L. Boston provides consultation and representation for traffic violations, covering petty offenses, misdemeanors, and felonies, including:

• Aggravated speeding
• Driving with a suspended license
• Driving with a revoked license
• Reckless driving
• CDL traffic tickets
• Traffic accidents
• DUI violations
• Marijuana DUI violations
• Fleeing and eluding
• School zone violations
• School bus violations
• Construction zone violations
• Driving without insurance
• Out-of-state drivers
• Illinois traffic violation points

An important thing to note about traffic tickets is that paying a file will result in an automatic conviction on your record, without the chance to defend yourself in court. In Illinois, three convictions for traffic violations within one year will result in the suspension of your license, which can severely disrupt your ability to get to work. The length of the license suspension will depend on the amount of points on your driving record.

Smart Conduct During a Traffic Stop

If you are pulled over by a police officer for any reason, it is crucial to remain calm and remember your rights. You are required by law to produce your license, registration, and identifying information at an officer's request, but beyond that, you have a constitutional right not to answer any questions.

An officer at a traffic stop is looking to build a case against you. Watch out for incriminating questions such as:

• "Do you know why I pulled you over?"
• "Do you know how fast you were going?"
• Any request to perform roadside sobriety tests.

The first two questions can be covered by a noncommittal response such as "I'm not sure" or simply informing the officer that you would like to speak with an attorney before answering any questions. In any case, you should remain polite to avoid any potential escalations during a traffic stop.

If you are pulled over for DUI, it is usually recommended to refuse a roadside breathalyzer or any other tests meant to prove that you are intoxicated. A breathalyzer result over .08% BAC can make your case much harder to defend, and roadside tests (such as standing on one leg, walking in a straight line, or other tests of coordination) can be affected by bad weather or plain stress. As with other types of offenses, you will want to get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible if you are arrested for DUI.

Contact Our Naperville, Illinois Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer Today

Dealing with traffic violations, legal issues, and court procedures alone can be difficult. A skilled traffic defense lawyer can give you a voice in legal proceedings, ensuring that your best interests will be represented. Attorney Craig L. Boston is a solo practitioner who is always approachable, and he has received more than 300 5-star reviews from clients who have been highly satisfied with the defense he has provided in traffic cases. To get answers to your questions about a pending traffic law case, contact the Law Office of Craig L. Boston for a free consultation or call us at 630-445-2295.