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Penalties for a first DUI in Illinois in 2012
We return in 2012 for an update on the law against driving under the influence in the state of Illinois. While crimes such as domestic battery, theft, and murder have not changed in decades, the laws...
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The ultimate penalty for driving under the influence in Illinois
A person who is arrested for driving under the influence is confronted with two problems. First, he faces criminal penalties imposed by a court of law. At the present time, a first offense of DUI is...
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Drowsy driving laws: the next chapter in DUI prosecution
Driving under the influence is a crime that has generally remained the same over the years. The elements are basically that the defendant was: 1) driving and 2) under the influence. While the elements...
View ArticleVehicle seizure for driving while suspended or revoked: law changes in 2013
State lawmakers in Springfield made a significant change to the Illinois Vehicle Code in 2013. The change is important because it could impact a person who was charged with driving under the influence....
View ArticleA quick review of Illinois DUI laws in 2013
In the year 2013, driving under the influence remains one of the most highly politicized offenses in Illinois courts. There is no offense that will get a prosecutor fired quicker for giving a good deal...
View ArticleVehicle seizure after Illinois DUI arrest: civil forfeiture under Article 36
For years, DUI offenders have had to worry about their driver’s licenses and the possibility of incarceration. But recently, prosecutors have given defendants another cause for concern. The government...
View ArticleIllinois law penalizes speeding 35 mph over the limit with up to one year in...
Drive too fast and you might go to jail. No, seriously. And if you have been pulled over for speeding by a State Trooper, you may have been told the same thing. Under a new law in Illinois, speeding 35...
View ArticleFour-Time DUI Offenders Have Hope for License in Illinois
Most people with multiple drunk driving offenses do not assume they will be (legally) behind the wheel for quite a while following their arrest. Illinois has strict mandatory driver’s license...
View ArticleSentencing: supervision and violations resulting in petition to revoke
If the defendant is found guilty of driving under the influence, the court will proceed to sentencing. It is during the sentencing stage of a case that a person risks having his driver’s license...
View ArticleA summary of Illinois penalties for a second DUI
NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the law as of 2020. The penalties listed are the most recent penalties pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-501. The penalties for an arrest for driving under the...
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