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Summary suspension and supervision: not the same
Many people are confused about the difference between a summary suspension and supervision. The two may sound alike, but they are very different. A summary suspension concerns your driver’s license....
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Driver’s license suspension and DUI: not related
One issue from an arrest for driving under the influence that is confusing is the difference between the summary suspension and the criminal offense of DUI. Many people believe that if you are found...
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Why DUI arrests in Illinois have decreased
The Chicago Tribune ran a story on drunk driving arrests on December 19, 2011. The article discusses how the numbers of arrests for driving under the influence statewide have decreased over several...
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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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Explaining the Illinois DUI evaluation process
Driving under the influence is the only offense in Illinois that requires the offender to undergo an evaluation before sentencing. The evaluation is mandated by statute. There is one exception to this...
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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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Newest facts on DUI from Secretary of State show impact of recession
The Illinois Secretary of State releases a publication every year that provides statistics about arrests for driving under the influence. The annual DUI Fact Book says that the number of arrests for...
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Illinois law enforcement begin Independence Day crackdown on DUI
The Illinois State Police and local police departments across the state begin a statewide crackdown on drunk driving on the July 4th holiday. The crackdown takes place every year under the Drive Sober...
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Financial incentive for police to stop drivers? Governor signs new DUI law
Governor Pat Quinn was in Tinley Park on August 22, 2012 for a bill-signing ceremony hosted by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP). He signed legislation from the General Assembly...
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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 ArticleIllinois courts increasing punishment for DUI and vehicle code offenses
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is a state agency that studies our court system closely. From time to time, I read the summaries on their site. They have been tracking the...
View ArticleTraffic tickets that violate court supervision for Illinois DUI
If a person is found guilty of driving under the influence in Illinois, and he has no prior offenses of DUI or reckless driving, then the judge is authorized to sentence the defendant to court...
View ArticleDUI charge reduced to reckless driving not completely accurate
A preferred outcome in many driving under the influence cases is reckless driving. The reason is reckless driving does not impact a person’s driving privileges in the same way as a DUI. The Secretary...
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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