Geneva Criminal Defense Law Blog
What are requirements to reinstate a driving license?
Having your driving license revoked as a result of a DUI does not have to be the end of your driving privileges. Illinois law provides a way for a driver who has reformed his or her driving practices to reclaim a license to drive, provided certain requirements are...
Expunging and sealing criminal records
Criminal convictions can be a real problem for you even after you have served out whatever sentence was required. You may find an employer does not trust you, or that you were denied a professional license, or a place of higher learning has doubts about your fitness...
Can I contest a traffic ticket?
Illinois traffic tickets have two boxes that a police officer must mark. One box requires you to go to court, while the other does not. In the event you are not required to go to court, you have a decision to make. You may decide to go ahead and plead guilty to the...
What is a “per se” DUI?
As of 2005, every state in the union has per se DUI laws on their books. Many people might think they understand how their BAC could impact their situation if they are pulled over for drunk driving. However, it is critical for anyone–regardless of whether or not they...
Concerned citizen call leads to DUI traffic stop
A 25-year-old Illinois man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a 911 call from a concerned motorist led to a traffic stop. The Leland resident has also been charged with carrying a concealed gun while intoxicated and cited for failing to...
Traffic stop leads to felony DUI charges
A 24-year-old Illinois woman is facing a raft of felony counts after being pulled over for speeding in Cook County during the early morning hours of Sept. 6. Police officers who stopped the woman's car on First Avenue in Riverside after allegedly observing it...
Police issuing tickets to school zone drivers
Law enforcement agencies and government personnel in Illinois are reminding people to drive safely in school zones and around school buses. They are also asking drivers and others to make reports to law enforcement when they see dangerous driving in these areas....
Illinois police praise Speed Awareness Day efforts
It's safe to say that most Illinois motorists hate to receive a speeding ticket. However, local and state law enforcement agencies frequently plan new ticketing campaigns that aim to further crack down on speeding and other traffic violations. On July 24, 2019, the...
Illinois drivers and the effects of speed traps
In Illinois and across the country, speed continues to be a leading cause of accidents. According to the Illinois State Police, it also plays a huge role in motor vehicle injuries. Approximately 40% of those involved in a speed-related accident will sustain some form...
Felony arrest may result in asset forfeiture
The consequences of a conviction for drug offenses can be quite severe. While many states are decriminalizing the possession of marijuana in small amounts, the penalties for other drug crimes, such as trafficking or distribution, often include extended time behind...
