How Might I Lose My Driver’s License?
91% of all drivers who were arrested for DUI end up losing their driving privileges for at least some period of time. When you need a Chicago traffic violation attorney, we can help. We want you to understand how you might lose your driver’s license, and what exactly it means to have your driving privileges...
Read MoreNewest Laws about Expungement and Sealing in Illinois
Governor Bruce Rauner signed a new expungement law on Aug. 24, 2017. The new rules come from two different acts: Public Act 100-0284 and Public Act 100-0285. Before the law was passed, Illinois was notorious for having juvenile expungement laws that were among the worst in the nation. Public Act 099-0835 gives more rights to...
Read MoreThe Five Best Reasons to Hire a Lawyer to Fight Traffic Tickets
The red light camera on the corner of Van Buren and Western, which is not far from our Chicago office, caught more than 10,000 drivers in just one year! The red light camera program has been put under fire recently, but a traffic ticket is still a traffic ticket. Fines are a daily occurrence in...
Read MoreMy License Has Been Revoked. What Happens Next?
Drivers in Illinois can have their licenses revoked for a wide variety of reasons. One of the most common reasons is DUI. After your license has been revoked, you may feel ostracized, frustrated, and unable to do much. If you are dealing with a license revocation in Chicago, can help. Check out our guide to...
Read MoreWhat Punishments are There for a First Time DUI Offense?
According to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists and the Illinois State Police, there were 5,619 arrests for DUI in 2016. Chicago Police reported 2,592 arrests themselves. In the Chicago metropolitan area, Elgin ranks third in terms of sheer number of DUI arrests, with 365. That means that there was a DUI arrest in Elgin, on...
Read MoreThe Five Most Common Mistakes People Make When Talking to Police
Picture this: on one hand, you have a champion chess player, who has played in a thousand matches. She knows every single trick in the book, because she wrote the book. On the other hand, you have a regular person. They may know the rules, but their understanding of chess strategy is rough. When you’re...
Read MoreIf You Feel Unsafe Around Cops, Call a Lawyer to Protect Yourself
Law enforcement officers are supposed to keep us safe and protect us, and for the most part they do that. Unfortunately, there are some police officers who fail to understand that they are supposed to act responsibly even when interacting with a “suspect.” In June 2011, Flint Farmer was infamously shot and killed by a...
Read MoreDouble DUIs: Better to Learn the First Time
A second DUI offense, especially if you are currently dealing with penalties from your first DUI, can be particularly difficult. In these situations, Illinois courts are more likely to impose strict penalties since the defendant has shown he/she did not learn from the first offense. That’s why it’s vital to have tough legal representation to...
Read MoreFriday Night Drinks: Be Careful Before Driving
For September 8th, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel agreed to lift the decades-long “prohibition” on Friday night games at Wrigley Field, allowing the Cubs to play the Brewers with the blessing of MLB. Though the Brewers didn’t like this (they were counting on taking advantage of a day game), they did end up winning with a...
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