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This is the new blog for The Law Office of Michael J. Young.
Police Officer Not in Court
In most criminal cases, if the officer fails to appear in court on a court date, your case will not be dismissed. A DUI case, driving on a suspended license case, are misdemeanor case. Both misdemeanor and felony cases require that you are provided with a trial within 160 days, 140 days if your in…
Getting Back on The Road
Once you lose your driver’s license, getting your license back has to be done through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. Depending on the circumstances, you will need either an informal hearing or a formal hearing. The subject of the hearing, the testimony and evidence that has to be presented is based upon the reason…
Secretary of State Hearing
There are two types of Secretary of State hearings: informal and formal. Formal hearings have to be reqested in writing, require a $50.00 fee and are scheduled 5-7 weeks after receipt of the written request. There are only four locations for formal hearings in Illinois: Chicago, Joliet, Mt. Vernon and Springfield. Informal hearings do not…
Drivers License Suspension
There are dozens of reasons a person can have a suspended or revoked license. Each case is unique and requires different steps to get the driver license reinstated.
I cannot explore each possibility here but will speak you and give you specific information about your case free of charge.
DUI: The First Court Date
The first court date after a DUI arrest occurs approximately 30 days after the day of arrest. The court date is set on the arresting police officer’s “key.” Every officer is given a “key.” For example, the key of “W” will stand for the second Tuesday and fourth Monday of every month. The officer is…
Drug Offenses
Drug charges are generally felonies. A person charged with a drug offense might have the option to participate in the court’s drug program, if available. Participation in a court’s drug program is not automatic. It is a disposition that has to be arranged between your attorney and the state’s attorney.
Why Do I Need An Attorney For My DUI Case?
The Judge will require you to have an attorney and you will receive a much better result in your case. A person charged with DUI should have an attorney for several reasons. First, a DUI case is a serious case where a person can be sent to jail for up to 364 days and fined…
BAIID (Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device)
A BAIID device is a machine that is installed in your vehicle. Before your allowed to start the vehicle and at various times when you are driving your vehicle, you must provide a sample of your breath into the machine to confirm that you have not consumed alcohol. The Illinois Secretary of State requires you…
DUI: The First Court Date
The first court date after a DUI Arrest occurs approximately 30 days after the day of arrest. The court date is set on the police officer’s “key.” Every officer is given a certain day or two each month that they are scheduled to appear in Court. For example the key of “W” will stand for…