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Why Paying the Ticket May Be the Worst Option: What Illinois Motorists Need to Know
Getting a traffic ticket can feel like the easiest fix is simply to pay the fine, move on, and forget about it. But in Illinois, that "easy fix" may come with hidden consequences — points on your driving record, increased insurance rates, even license suspension. As a former prosecutor turned defense attorney, I’ve seen motorists make the mistake of treating a ticket as "just a nuisance." Here’s why you may want to think twice — and what you should do instead.
Paying the ticket = automatic conviction
In many courts in Illinois, simply paying the ticket is legally treated as an admission of guilt, which results in a conviction on your driving record.
Points matter — and they stack up fast
Illinois uses a points system for moving violations. Accumulating multiple convictions in a 12-month window can trigger a license suspension.
For example: one conviction for a seemingly minor offense + another within a year = trouble.
15+ Years of Experience
Craig L. Boston has litigated thousands of cases in traffic law, from simple tickets to felony offenses.
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Craig is a solo practitioner, and he will give your case the attention and respect you deserve.
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Need Help? Our Team is Dedicated to Getting You Back on the Road
The Law Office of Craig L. Boston is located in Naperville, Illinois, providing representation and counsel for clients accused of traffic crimes across DuPage County and surrounding cities, including Joliet, Aurora, Plainfield, Glendale Heights, Wheaton, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Romeoville, Lockport, Lemont, Crest Hill, Westmont, Woodridge, and Glen Ellyn.
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