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Driver's License Having a suspended or revoked driver's license creates significant hardships affecting employment, daily errands, childcare, and medical access. The path to license reinstatement varies based on th…
Traffic Tickets A moving violation in Illinois is a traffic offense that assigns penalty points toward a driver's license suspension. A first offense for texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is a movin…
Traffic Tickets Reckless driving in Illinois is classified as a criminal offense rather than a simple traffic infraction.
Traffic Tickets Convictions for moving violations place points on your driving record. Examples of point assignments include:
DUI A DUI arrest can dramatically disrupt your life, particularly regarding driving privileges. Even a first offense carries serious consequences, including license suspension or revocation. Illinois e…
Traffic Tickets If you've been charged with reckless driving in Illinois, you're facing a criminal offense that carries serious consequences. Unlike minor violations, a reckless driving conviction creates a perman…
Traffic Tickets Aggravated speeding in Illinois is a criminal offense for driving 26+ mph over the speed limit.
Traffic Tickets Depending on the circumstances, you may be charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, more commonly referred to as "Agg UUW". An Agg UUW is a serious felony offense and should not be taken l…
DUI Facing multiple DUI charges in Illinois carries increasingly severe consequences.
DUI This guide examines the differences between hiring a private attorney and accepting court-appointed public defender representation for DUI cases in Illinois.
Traffic Tickets If you are in the military, in the process of joining or a veteran you should consider the effect that charges for a criminal offense such as driving under the influence, aggravated speeding, or dr…
Traffic Tickets If you're pursuing U.S. citizenship or naturalization, traffic violations can significantly impact your application.
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