Legal Question in DUI Law in Illinois

At the time of DUI I was a NY Resident with an IL Driver's License

Here's the situation. I received an DWAI in NY in 2002 and IL got wind and revoked my license for 1 year. This revokation was up in Feb of 2004. In April of 2003 I received a DUI in NY and this was classified as a 1st offense. I did not know about IL's revokation at that time. Now here's the problem, I have just now found out from the Administration of Hearings, IL has now revoked my license for 5 years as of March of 2004. Since my license was revoked for the DWAI, doesn't this mean that officially that IL should not have been able to add on the 5 years? I was a resident of NY at the time of both incidents, the only difference is that the 1st time I had an IL license, the 2nd I was basically an unlicensed individual in the state of NY and could have been charged as such in NY if they wanted. I currently live in NJ now and I am a resident of NJ, I have not resided in IL since March 2002. What can I do to restore my license? My penalties and fines have been paid in NY. NY suspended my priveledges for 6 months for the DUI in 2003. I need some advice on how to deal with the issue of the 2 states, mainly IL though. Thanks in advance for any advice given.


Asked on 8/30/04, 11:33 am

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Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: At the time of DUI I was a NY Resident with an IL Driver's License

The various states have an agreement ot abide by each othrs laws with regard to traffic convictions. However, this usually would apply if the laws are in sync with each other. For a second conviction for DWI in New Jersey the loss of license is for two years, not five years, so you may be able to apply for a license in New Jersey to go into effect after that two year period. My advice would be to go to a DMV office near where you live to discuss this with them and see if you can get a NJ license. If you have any other questions about this or any other legal matters you can reach me at 908-272-0111. Thank you. SIncerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 8/30/04, 11:46 am


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