Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

If a police officer suspects that you have been drinking and driving in Illinois, they may ask you to take a breath test, commonly referred to as a breathalyzer test. The legal consequences of that decision can be significant. With that in mind, there isn’t a “one size fits all” answer to the question of…

Illinois residents are increasingly receiving text messages and emails from scammers claiming to be from the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State advising them that there is an issue with their driver’s license or that they have discovered an irregularity in their personal information. These messages request that the person provide information such as…

In Illinois, speeding 26 mph or more over the posted limit is a criminal offense. This offense is also known as aggravated speeding, misdemeanor speeding or excessive speeding. The penalties for aggravated speeding tickets were addressed in an earlier post. Below are the answers to some additional questions we often receive regarding Illinois speeding tickets.…

You spent months preparing for a hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State to finally get your driving privileges restored after years of having a revoked license. You have done everything asked of you including the completion of your evaluation, treatment and classes. Finally, the big day arrives and you appear for your hearing. As…

You can expunge a felony in Illinois if any of the following are true: There was a finding of no probable cause prior to trial. You were found not guilty after trial. The case was dismissed (SOL, Non-Suit, Nolle Prosequi). You were sentenced to a qualified felony probation such as 710-1410 Probation, Second Chance Probation…

Illinois law has prohibited the expungement and sealing of DUIs as part of a longstanding policy. Past failed legislative efforts have primarily sought to make DUIs expungeable, which would affect the Secretary of State’s ability to track a driver’s DUI history. In Illinois, a person’s DUI arrest history is significant in a variety of ways.…

You can expunge a misdemeanor in Illinois if any of the following are true: You were found not guilty The case was dismissed (SOL, Non-Suit, Nolle Prosequi) You received court supervision which was completed successfully, except: Court supervision for DUI is not expungeable Court supervision for reckless driving is only expungeable if you were under…

If you have had your license revoked or suspended in Illinois and you are not yet eligible for full license reinstatement, you may apply for a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) through an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State. Likewise, even if you are eligible for full license reinstatement, you may initially be issued an…

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders are often issued traffic tickets for left lane violations on the highways and tollways across the State of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation has erected signage prohibiting trucks from using the far left lane in many areas. The Illinois State Police are constantly on the lookout for trucks using…

Removing a traffic accident entry from your Illinois driving record may be possible. However, there are a number of questions to consider in order to determine your options. Most importantly we must know: Were you issued a traffic ticket at the time of the accident? If so, what was the result: Plea of guilty Finding…