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"Court order directing the SOS to issue a MDDP

Asked over 2 years ago - Chicago, IL

I got pulled over for speeding & I ended up blowing at the jail and was above .08. I got a lawyer and the tickets said I was to go to court. That day came and my lawyer said don't go and he would handle it so I did. A few days later I got this "COURT ORDER DIRECTING THE SOS TO ISSUE A MDDP" document and at the bottom it says a judge "ORDERS" me to get a BAID device installed. How can a judge Order me to get the BAID device when I have not been convicted of anything yet ? Thankyou.

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Matthew John Hachigian

Reputation Level 10

Answered over 2 years ago. DUI / DWI Attorney in Addison, IL.

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It sounds like your attorney requested, and was granted an MDDP on your behalf. You should call him or her up and discuss this with them. You will find that discussing things of this nature with your attorney helps in understanding what is going on with your case.

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Donald John Ramsell

Reputation Level 13

Answered over 2 years ago. DUI / DWI Attorney in Naperville, IL.

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In order to avoid the order for installation of a device, you and your lawyer must either: A) have the suspension rescinded; b) request an exemption if you only drive a company car; or c) sign a form 'opting out' of the MDDP. Normally this will be explained to you by the attorney that you hire, prior to the court ordering a device, especially if you ask.

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Eric T. Perry

Reputation Level 9

Answered over 2 years ago. DUI / DWI Attorney in Arlington Heights, IL.

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You do not need to be convicted of a DUI to be ordered to get a BAID. Your license was, or will be suspended if you blew .08 or higher, or refused the test, or blew over .01 if you are under 21. You have the right to contest the suspension under limited grounds your lawyer can explain to you. If you are convicted of a DUI, your license will be revoked, not suspended.

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