Here is a summary of the new traffic and DUI laws that have taken effect in in 2012 and 2013: Cellular Telephone Ban Emergency Scenes (P.A. 97-0828 effective July 20, 2012 Amends 625 ILCS 5/12-610)No person may use a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle within 500 feet of an emergency scene where an…
According to Komonews.com, Omar Medina, age 26, was pulled over because the police thought he might be a drunk driver. When the police asked for his driver’s license, he allegedly responded by offering the police officer a can of beer. Not a good start. This is an extreme story of what not to do. However,…
Last Monday I appeared on a DUI case I am working on at the Daley Center. My client has a 3-year Statutory Summary Suspension pending and I was able to position the case so the 3-year Statutory Summary Suspension does not take effect. This was possible because we “beat the confirmation” from the Illinois Secretary…
A Petition to revoke a sentence occurs if you fail to complete all of the conditions of the sentence. For example, the sentencing court might sentence you to pay a $1,500.00 fine, take classes regarding alcohol, attend a Victim Impact Panel and not be charged with a crime during the period of your court supervision…
Before you can have a hearing before the Illinois Secretary of State you need to fulfill the Illinois Secretary of State hearing requirements. You have to present the documents listed before the Illinois Secretary of State will let you sit for a hearing. But, having the documents does not mean a whole lot. The documents…
Winning a DUI case involves three major aspects. First, I review of the evidence the prosecutor has against you. This involves reviewing the arresting police officer’s narrative report, the alcohol influence report, (where your performance of the field sobriety tests are recorded), and any interview that may have been conducted at the time of your…
I offer a free consultation which can be in person or on the phone. I take my time and give true advise and consultation. I also quote what my price would be and end the call. No pressure. One day ago, a person called to discuss with me his license suspension. His two DUI cases…
If you are arrested for a DUI or other criminal offense the police tow your vehicle. In order to have your vehicle released you have to pay an “impound” fee. This fee is nothing short of a ransom. The City of Chicago impound fees are the most outrageous of the municipals. For example, the DUI…
If an officer suspects that you may be driving under the influence of alcohol he will ask you to perform Field Sobriety Tests and submit to a breath testing. Should you perform these test? The short simple answer is NO. I base my answer on the following: 1. The officer needs you to perform the…
In Illinois a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense can be charged as either a felony DUI or misdemeanor DUI. With either a felony DUI or misdemeanor DUI the core issues presented are the same, i.e., did the police officer have a proper reason to stop your vehicle, was there enough evidence to ask you…