Illinois statutory summary suspension law: the basics
A statutory summary suspension is an administrative action taken by the Secretary of State on a person’s Illinois driving privileges. If, during an arrest for driving under the influence, the person...
View ArticleConsequences of DUI on a commercial driver’s license
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is subject to strict rules that do not apply to an ordinary driver’s license. For example, a person with an ordinary driver’s license will have his license suspended...
View ArticleNew DUI law in 2011 to revoke driver’s license for refusal
The state legislature has amended the DUI statutes in 2011 and established additional civil penalties for people accused of driving under the influence. The law in Illinois up to 2010 provided that if...
View ArticleQuick fact: percentage of summary suspensions rescinded in Illinois courts
Each year, the Secretary of State releases a DUI Fact Book explaining the law and number of arrests for driving under the influence in Illinois. The Secretary compares these figures for each county, as...
View ArticlePenalties for first DUI offense in Illinois
In the year 2014, 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...
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