Winning the statutory summary suspension in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
When a person is arrested for DUI on a public roadway, one of the most immediate consequences is the imposition of the Statutory Summary Suspension which begins on the 46th day after the arrest. A Stat...
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What's an MDDP
Oct 09, 2013
How tough can it be to get around without the ability to legally drive? Getting to work, doctor appointments, escorting elderly parents or even driving the kids to school are all part of our daily life...
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Types of Illinois DUI sentences
Oct 09, 2013
At some point in every DUI case a person will have to decide whether to go to trial and contest the alleged evidence against them, or plead guilty with the hopes of negotiating a favorable disposition....
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Taking the breath test in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
Is it required to take a breath test? The simple answer is no, you do not have to take a breath test. There are consequences for a refusal to take a breath test however, depending on what type of test ...
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Suspended vs. revoked licenses in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
For many people, having a drivers license means everything to them. Often the number one concern in a DUI case is whether the persons license will be suspended. A license suspension however is not the ...
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Illinois statutory summary suspensions
Oct 09, 2013
Getting arrested for any offense is an extremely scary and stressful experience. This is especially so with a DUI arrest, because not only could a person face criminal repercussions, but they can poten...
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DUI sentence violations in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
When you are found guilty at trial or plead guilty, usually a sentencing hearing is the next phase in your case. A sentence is imposed by the court and a person must comply with all the terms and condi...
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Reinstating a drivers license in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
If you were unlucky enough to lose your driving privileges due to a DUI, the process of getting reinstated can be very long and difficult to overcome. What you will need to do to get your license back ...
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Refusing to take the breath test in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
When people hear an attorney practices DUI/traffic law, the first question they usually ask is: If I get pulled over for DUI, should I blow or refuse? By this question, they are referring to the breath...
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Reduced DUI charges in Illinois
Oct 09, 2013
Is it possible to traffic or criminal charges reduced to a lesser offense? The short answer is that it depends. Ultimately it depends on whether a prosecutor is willing to grant the reduction because a...
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