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If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Illinois, you may be surprised to find out that the state can suspend your driver’s license before you are convicted of anything. This does not mean you do not have options to get back on the road. What does it mean...
Young adults going to college are entering a stressful and exhilarating portion of their lives. While they face a lot of anxiety keeping up with their difficult classes and planning for their future, they also have a lot more freedom than before. Many look forward to...
For most drivers, a traffic ticket is a costly inconvenience. For professional driver, a ticket can be much worse. It can be a job killer. Truck drivers and other people who need to drive for their job need to be especially careful when they are on the road, whether...
While all traffic offenses are serious and can result in higher insurance rates and other issues, some are misdemeanors that can result in jail time. Illinois traffic courts handle misdemeanor traffic offenses differently from violations that are punishable by...
Some traffic tickets can affect much more than just your insurance rates. One example is reckless driving, which is a Class A criminal misdemeanor in Illinois (the legal equivalent of a DUI and speeding more than 35 mph over the posted limit). A misdemeanor is a...
If you ignore a traffic ticket will it go away? Unfortunately not. Sooner or later, traffic tickets come home to roost – even if you live in another state or city from where you were ticketed. The consequences of not paying a ticket can range from an additional fine,...
Penalties for a first DUI conviction in the state of Illinois are harsh. But second convictions? They’re even harsher. This is one of the reasons why you should avoid a first conviction. While you may assume that you’ll never get a second conviction after experiencing...
As parents, you may find that you need to have uncomfortable conversations with your teenagers as they grow up and prepare for adulthood. One of those conversations should be about the consequences of drinking and driving. Illinois is a zero tolerance state when it...
If you're a commercial truck driver then you probably realize how important your driving privileges are. For you, driving is more than something you do - it's your livelihood. Without your license, you wouldn't be able to drive your truck, deliver goods and receive a...
One night of partying could lead to long-term repercussions. If you get pulled over and accused of driving under the influence (DUI) the consequences may last longer and pop up in ways you do not expect. One of the more immediate consequences is the potential loss of...
