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June 22, 2023 Articles

What Happens If You Get Pulled Over For Drunk Driving?

Memorial Day often signals the start of Summer in the United States, which many like to celebrate with alcohol. Unfortunately, this also leads to a 36% increase in serious or fatal accidents due to drunk driving, which means law enforcement will be more active and look out for impaired drivers. If you’re pulled over after Memorial Day for drunk driving, there are several things you can expect to happen. Our legal team at Johnson & Goldrich, P.C. will walk you...

May 19, 2023 Articles

Can You Get Charged for Driving While High?

Driving is a necessity today. However, with marijuana legalized in Illinois, it’s difficult to know whether driving while consuming cannabis can get you in trouble. Find out more about driving under the influence of marijuana to avoid a DUI on the road. Can You Get a DUI for Driving High? The simple answer is yes: law enforcement can charge you with a DUI (driving under the influence) while you’re high. Even if you smoked hours ago, THC metabolites remain in...

April 6, 2023 Articles

What Happens If You Get Caught With A Fake ID in Illinois

If you’re caught either with or attempting to use a government-issued identification card, you can face some serious consequences in the state of Illinois. Depending on the situation where you attempted to use or are caught with a fake ID, you can face hefty fines, a misdemeanor, a felony, or even jail time. According to this legislation under the Illinois General Assembly, it is illegal to possess, duplicate or attempt to use a fake ID. Possession alone is considered to...

November 3, 2022 Articles

How to Stop Drinking and Driving

It's a scenario that plays out often on our roadways – a driver has had too much to drink and gets behind the wheel. They may think they can drive but instead risk harming themselves and others. Driving while intoxicated is not only illegal in all 50 states, but it’s also extremely dangerous. Keep reading as we discuss tips to avoid drinking and driving as well as the consequences of driving under the influence. How to Avoid Drinking and Driving...

May 1, 2021 Articles

The Effects of COVID-19 on License Reinstatement in Illinois

Delayed Timelines COVID-19 has led to many facets of society being put on hold. The Illinois Secretary of State closed in early 2020 due to the pandemic, which delayed many daily proceedings, from license renewals, to license plate sticker renewals, from taking place. This inevitably elongated the process for individuals stuck in the driver’s license reinstatement process. For those awaiting the results of earlier Illinois driver’s license reinstatement hearings, they were forced to wait even longer when the pandemic hit,...

February 4, 2020 Articles

Steps to Take Following Your Driver’s License Suspension

Both your finances and your way of life will take a toll after your driver’s license becomes suspended. Unfortunately, driver’s licenses may be suspended for a wide variety of reasons, including scenarios like drinking and driving, driving without the proper car insurance, or even reasons not directly tied to operating a vehicle such as not paying child support. The State uses driver’s license suspension as a tactic to prevent you from committing the same mistake more than once. If you...

January 28, 2020 Articles

Courtroom Etiquette – Appropriate Behavior and Preparing For Your Court Appearance

The old saying “you never have a second chance to make a first impression” has a great deal of relevance when it comes to courtroom etiquette. How you conduct yourself during your court appearance or administrative hearing in Chicago may have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Plan for Your Day in Court Allow plenty of time, planning to arrive to the courthouse or hearing facility early, and account for possible commuting delays or difficulty finding a...

November 19, 2019 Articles

Illinois Driver’s License Revocation Due to Felony Convictions

When you are arrested for a felony offense in Illinois, there will be consequences. If the felony involves a motor vehicle, it’s possible that you may lose your driver’s license due to the arrest. As your driver’s license reinstatement lawyer serving all of Illinois, we want you to know that the Secretary of State has the ability to suspend, cancel, or revoke your driving privileges if you are charged with a felony offense. The Law In Illinois, the law states...

August 15, 2019 Articles

How DUI Offenses From Other States Affect Your Administrative Driver’s License Hearing

Arrested Out-of-State If you are arrested out of your home state for drunk driving, your driver’s license suspension and revocation will most likely come back home with you. The Interstate Driver’s License Compact has been put into effect, which means the states communicate with each other, so an arrest in one state will still count against you in another state, and you still may be subject to a different state’s DUI license suspension laws. States and DUI Arrest Criteria Congress...

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