If you are cited for a traffic infraction in the state of Illinois, you'll likely have the opportunity to challenge the assertion that you did something wrong. However, it may not necessarily be in your best interest to do so. Generally speaking, it's only a good idea...
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Ongoing costs of a DUI conviction
Of all traffic citations, DWI and DUI are usually the most costly. Some regions are known to be hotspots of police activity. Busy interstates and high traffic areas are not the only places targeted by police. Local throughways and back roads like those found in...
Why you need to hire a DUI attorney
If you're charged with DUI, you should inform the Illinois officer who is taking you into custody that you'd like an attorney. This will prevent the officer from asking any more questions about your case. Furthermore, it will help ensure that you have a competent...
What happens when CDL drivers face revocations?
A driver may go years without ever receiving a traffic ticket, and then mistakes may lead to more than one in a short period. Non-commercial drivers might weather the traffic court storm, but those holding a commercial driver's license could suffer immensely upon...
Could traffic violation points impact a CDL holder’s career?
Moving violations could happen even when a driver has no intention to violate traffic laws. However, a driver may make a lane change without signaling or unknowingly increase his or her speed beyond the posted limit. Such infractions may lead to a citation, fine and...
Wedding guest faces drunk driving charges
After having one or two drinks, one's ability to make sound decisions is often affected. While the individual will recognize faulty logic under normal circumstances, this is not always the case once alcohol becomes involved. In some instances, the Illinois resident...
Driver’s license reinstatement after revocation
The worst part appears to be over. The Illinois resident has suffered the consequences of a drunk driving conviction and is now ready to move on with his or her life. One important step in this is the driver's license reinstatement process. A drunk driving conviction...
4 Types of traffic violations for driving with an obstructed view
Using objects or modifications in your vehicle that limit your view is not only hazardous to your safety and the safety of other drivers, it may also leave you with a traffic violation — whether it causes an accident or not.Here are a few of the ways you may...
Issues with drug charges: Was the search of your vehicle legal?
"May I search your vehicle?" A driver's answer to this question from a police officer -- whether here in Illinois or elsewhere -- could provide law enforcement with the legal authorization to conduct a search of the vehicle. Even if a motorist has nothing to hide, it...
Field sobriety tests and drunk driving
Lights flashing in the rearview mirror are often an indication that the Illinois driver needs to pull over. Once this occurs, the officer will usually ask for the driver's license and registration. Throughout this process, the law enforcement officer is analyzing the...
