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Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident
Chicago Criminal Attorney for Criminal Traffic Offenses
Failure to Reduce Speed
In a violation, even if you were driving within the speed limit, the law states, "Speed must be decreased as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person or vehicle on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care."
If you plead guilty to this charge, it could expose you to liability in a civil lawsuit. It is in your best interests to seek counsel from an experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney.
Our lead attorney has a decade of experience in criminal defense, successfully defending clients against a wide range of charges. At The Toney Law Firm, LLC, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and for preparing a strategy that could lead to a positive outcome, even in the most difficult cases. Our legal skills have been acknowledged by associations as noteworthy as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Illinois State Bar Association, among others.
Work with an Awarded & Accomplished Lawyer Our lead Chicago criminal defense attorney has a 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo. She has also been selected for Super Lawyers® (2015, 2016) and Rising Stars℠ (2010-2014) for her outstanding legal services. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law since 2006. You are in good hands with our firm.
Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident: The Consequences
Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident is a petty offense, punishable with up to $1,000 in fines. If you plead guilty, you could also be sentenced to court supervision, public service, restitution, and driver safety school. Depending on your driving record, a conviction could trigger suspension of your driver's license. If the other party to the accident sustained property damage or personal injury, a guilty plea to failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident could set you up at a disadvantage for a civil lawsuit.
Do not risk these serious consequences. Seek legal guidance from a knowledgeable Chicago criminal defense lawyer. Contact the firm for skilled and dedicated legal defense.
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Case Results
Always Pursuing the Best Possible Outcome
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Acquitted DUI
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Not Guilty Battery
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Not Guilty Two Counts of Resisting Arrest
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Not Guilty Felony DUI
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Not Guilty Domestic Battery
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Not Guilty Battery
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