Defending Against Reckless Driving Charges in Illinois It only takes a moment of not being completely present behind the wheel to be saddled with potentially life-changing reckless driving charges. So whether you were going more than 35 mph over the speed limit while running late for work or fumbling with your phone while going down… Continue reading Defending Against Reckless Driving
Read MoreChances are you are seeing more school buses on the road as schools fully return to in-person learning. Read this guide to Illinois’ law for passing a school bus and avoid losing your license.
Read MoreLife is busy. The last thing anyone wants is to make something more of a hassle than it needs to be. It’s understandable that many people want to cut a check and make their traffic ticket disappear as soon as possible. I’ll be honest with you: in some cases, it is fine to pay for… Continue reading Can’t I Just Pay the Ticket and Move On?
Read MoreSpeeding in a school zone will start to become a lot more common when school gets back into full swing this Fall. Here’s what you need to know to avoid being cited.
Read MoreMost individuals are aware that driving under the influence of alcohol could result in a DUI. However, marijuana DUIs are not as commonly discussed. You can absolutely get a DUI for driving under the influence of marijuana. As of January 1 2020, buying and selling recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois. It is not considered a… Continue reading Can You Get a DUI for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Illinois?
Read MoreIf you drive more than 26 mph over the speed limit in Illinois, it is defined as Aggravated Speeding under Illinois law. An Aggravated Speeding charge is NOT a petty offense. It is a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, depending on the speed. This means that a conviction of Aggravated Speeding causes a criminal… Continue reading Speeding Could Lead to a Criminal Record in Illinois
Read MoreIn the state of Illinois, if you are charged with even a first time DUI, you will probably be required to install a breathalyzer device in your vehicle, also known as a BAIID. “BAIID” stands for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device. Each time you start your vehicle and every 20 minutes thereafter, you must blow… Continue reading What Is a BAIID?
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