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How soon can I file a petition to rescind statutory summary suspension for an Illinois DUI?

November 15, 2021
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A person arrested for DUI in Illinois has a right to a hearing on the summary suspension of his driver’s license within 30 days of filing a petition to rescind.

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What are the penalties in Illinois for driving on a suspended or revoked license?

November 12, 2021
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NOTE: The article below features new information to explain the impact of Public Act 100-1004, which became Illinois law on January 1, 2019. After that date, driving on a suspended or revoked license is subject to Uniform Traffic Citations and new penalties for certain violations. Penalties If you drive while your license is suspended because […]

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Having contact with victim in domestic battery is a crime

July 15, 2021
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NOTE: This page includes new information to account for the passage of Public Act 101-223 (effective January 1, 2020) and Public Act 101-651 (effective August 7, 2020). Since the aforementioned effective dates, Illinois law features new conditions for aggravated battery, which can be considered a previous conviction in domestic battery cases. Domestic battery arrest After […]

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720 ILCS 5/24-1.6: Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon Under Illinois Law

May 18, 2021
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NOTE: This article was refreshed to include new information on Illinois criminal law after passage of Public Act 101-440. This Act took effect on January 1, 2020, adjusting the availability of good behavior sentence reductions in certain situations. The State of Illinois has some of the nation’s toughest laws on firearms. It is tragic, because […]

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Cook County to host annual expungement summit June 2, 2012

May 1, 2012
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All persons who have ever been arrested in Cook County should be aware of the free expungement seminar scheduled for June 2, 2012. Under Illinois law, any person who is arrested and charged with a crime has a record with the Illinois State Police that can be disseminated nationwide. The record of the arrest remains […]

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Important new bill in legislature would expunge felonies

March 26, 2012
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In the current legislative session, Illinois lawmakers are considering a very important new statute to be added to the criminal code. Senate Bill 3349, proposed by Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago), would create a special type of probation for felonies that can be expunged. If signed by the governor, a defendant with a pending felony would […]

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Statistics show increase in felony charges across state of Illinois

May 29, 2011
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The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has been tracking felony and misdemeanor filings in state courts throughout Illinois over the years, and their findings may surprise you. The findings come as no surprise, however, to attorneys and judges handling these caseloads. The studies prove that, on average, prosecutors are seeking stiffer penalties more than ever. […]

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