If you are under the age of 21, you face stiff penalties for alcohol-related offenses under Illinois law. Aside from the possible criminal penalties, which may include jail time, community service, traffic safety school and/or high fines and court assessments, the Illinois Secretary of State may impose a driver’s license…
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What are the Immigration Consequences of a DUI Arrest?
The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act requires that applicants meet a ‘good moral character’ standard that is defined as ‘adherence to generally accepted moral standards of the community’. Until October 25, 2019, DUI was not used as the basis for a finding that an applicant was not of good moral…
Rolling Meadows DUI Defense – Case Study
The Davis Law Group, P.C. is a law firm based in Northfield, Illinois, a short distance from the Rolling Meadows Courthouse. Our attorneys focus on criminal defense, with a concentration in DUI defense and traffic law. Our approach to defending our clients in court combines a comprehensive understanding of Illinois…
Illinois Speeding Ticket Point System
Speeding tickets and other moving violations are assigned a certain number of points on your Illinois driving record depending on the specific offense. Illinois Speeding Ticket Points Speeding tickets can vary between a minimum of 5 points and a maximum of 50 points as follows: Speeding 1-10 MPH above the…
Illinois Legislature Passes ‘License to Work Act’
On October 29, 2019, the Illinois House passed Senate Bill 1786 known as the License to Work Act. The Act has now passed both houses of the Illinois legislature and awaits the Governor’s signature. Over the last 30 years, laws have been passed authorizing the suspension of a person’s driver’s…
How do I clear a hold from Illinois on my out-of-state driver’s license?
If your driving privileges are suspended or revoked in Illinois, you may be unable to obtain or renew your driver’s license in the state in which you reside due to the hold that Illinois has placed on your ‘National Driving Record’. This may occur even if you never lived in…
Federal DUI Defense
While the vast majority of offenses for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) are filed and heard in state courts, DUI may also be charged as a federal offense. Most commonly, federal DUI charges arise in situations where the offender is stopped on the property of a…
Waukegan DUI Attorney Case Study
The Waukegan DUI attorneys at The Davis Law Group, P.C. have an unparalleled understanding of Illinois DUI and traffic law and years of experience representing clients at the main Lake County courthouse located in downtown Waukegan. Our DUI lawyers are prepared to fight to protect your freedom and driving privileges.…
School Bus Permit Cancellation & Suspension
A school bus permit is required to transport school children through 12th grade for a public, private or religious school in a school bus or any other approved vehicle owned by or operated for a school or religious institution over a regularly scheduled route. School bus permit holders are subject…
Seizure and Forfeiture of Vehicles in Illinois
Clients seeking help with a DUI or another serious traffic matter often tell us that their vehicle was seized by the police at the time of their arrest and want to know whether they can get it back. When can the police seize and forfeit a vehicle? Illinois law provides…