Being asked to step out the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests is nerve-wracking for any driver, even those not under the influence. Knowing a little bit more about what you are asked to do and what the officers are looking for can help ease that anxiety. What are Field Sobriety Tests? Field Sobriety Tests…
In Illinois, cannabis became legal for adult purchase, possession, and consumption within certain guidelines set by law on January 1, 2020. 410 ILCS 705/1-1. However, many laws previously enacted still treated cannabis as a controlled substance, which lead to an unexpected consequence for those who chose to begin possessing and consuming cannabis once it was…
If you’ve been pulled over in Illinois and given a traffic ticket, the process can seem daunting, especially if it is your first ticket. Luckily, there is no need to fear. The first question you should ask yourself is: Do I need to appear in court? “Must Appear” Tickets In Illinois, you are typically only…
Source Blog Post 1: https://www.herzberglawfirm.com/blog/2023/01/illinois-statutory-summary-suspension-first-offender/ Source Blog Post 2: https://www.herzberglawfirm.com/blog/2023/01/illinois-statutory-summary-suspension-second-or-multiple-offender/ Source Blog Post 3: https://www.illinoisdriverslicensereinstatementlawyer.com/illinois-restricted-driving-permit-rdp.html In Illinois, if you are arrested for a DUI that results in a Statutory Summary Suspension (SSS) of your driver’s license. The clock starts when you are served with the Notice of Statutory Summary Suspension, and the SSS begins on the 46th day after…
Starting July 1, 2021, in Illinois, licenses will no longer be suspended or revoked when a driver fails to pay traffic tickets or fines. Unfortunately, that does not mean you can ignore your tickets and hope they go away; there are still significant penalties in Illinois for failing to pay your traffic ticket in a…
The Attorneys at Finegan Rinker & Ghrist have defended hundreds of Driving on Suspended and Driving on Revoked cases throughout Central Illinois and would be happy to discuss your case with you for free. Potential Penalties The potential consequences for driving on a suspended or revoked license in Illinois depend on a variety of factors.…