Deterring drunk driving has become one of the focal points for law enforcement over the past several decades. One of the most successful tools Illinois police officers have at their disposal is the sobriety checkpoint. Sobriety checkpoints help deter drunk driving in...
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Petitioning to rescind a DUI license suspension
If police arrest you for a DUI in Illinois, you can receive a statutory summary suspension for your license. This suspends your license, potentially leaving you without the ability to drive. And even if the court doesn’t charge you with a DUI, the suspension can still...
The stats and details of drunk driving in Illinois
It’s safe to say that driving while drunk is not a safe option. In 2017, 330 people died in alcohol-related vehicle crashes. Other Illinois drunk driving stats The Illinois Secretary of State’s 2020 DUI Fact Book outlines the following findings: DUI arrests: 27,046...
Have A Suspended Or Revoked License? Here’s What You Should Do.
Everybody makes mistakes. For some, a past traffic mistake may have resulted in a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Refraining from driving for such a period of time, however, may be difficult – which is why some take the risk and continue driving even after...
What Do I Need to Know About the License Reinstatement Process?
Readers may associate license suspension or revocation with convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, the scope of license suspension and revocation is much broader. Mandatory License Revocations or Suspensions In addition to DUI...
Why is reinstating your license after a DUI so expensive?
You’re probably eager to put your DUI behind you. One of the biggest milestones you can reach in the process is reinstating your license. Reapplying for your driver’s license means that you’ve completed your alcohol or drug education classes, had successful hearing...
What does the new Michigan marijuana law mean for Illinois residents?
Last November, Michigan residents voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Legalization is becoming more common in states across the country, but the new laws also create complications. The fact is, marijuana is still illegal according to federal law....
What’s next after a DUI driver’s license suspension
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Illinois, you may be surprised to find out that the state can suspend your driver’s license before you are convicted of anything. This does not mean you do not have options to get back on the road. What does it mean...
How a DUI charge can ruin a college student’s future
Young adults going to college are entering a stressful and exhilarating portion of their lives. While they face a lot of anxiety keeping up with their difficult classes and planning for their future, they also have a lot more freedom than before. Many look forward to...
Some traffic tickets more serious than others
While all traffic offenses are serious and can result in higher insurance rates and other issues, some are misdemeanors that can result in jail time. Illinois traffic courts handle misdemeanor traffic offenses differently from violations that are punishable by...