Waukegan Criminal Defense Law Blog
What happens at a sobriety checkpoint?
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...
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...
Getting a revoked license back in Illinois can be an uphill legal fight
Getting a driver's license back after it has been revoked in Illinois can be something of a Herculean task. The state doesn't just pull someone's license to drive haphazardly. Government officials won't just yank it because you incurred a couple of parking tickets or...
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....
How does the Illinois traffic violation points system work?
One of the How Does the Illinois Traffic Violation Points System work?biggest mistakes drivers make is underestimating the damage of minor traffic infractions. Due to the laws in Illinois, seemingly small violations can add up and lead to license suspension or...
Worried about losing your license for a first-time DUI? Here’s what you should know.
If you are facing a DUI, one of your primary concerns is whether you will lose your license. You depend on your license to get around, make money, and see friends and family. Losing your license can affect not just you, but your finances and your family. Your concern...
