Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

Driving while suspended!! and no insurence

I got pulled over this morning for no seat belt and my drivers licence is expired and my vehical insurence had lapst!! They took me to jail and i bailed myself out and they gave me a court date!! im wondering can they give me jail time!! I have 4 kids and a newborn that is nursing and will not take a bottle!! i have nobody to take care of the kids!! Im willing to pay the fines and not drive again but Im wondering if they would still give me jail time under these circumstances!!


Asked on 3/26/09, 1:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Driving while suspended!! and no insurence

You need to hire an attorney. You also need to take whatever action is required to have your license reinstated. The attorney will be able to keep you out of jail and perhaps keep you from losing your license as a result of these tickets. Good luck.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 12:40 am
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Driving while suspended!! and no insurence

You indicate that your license was expired. That is different from being suspended. If your license was only expired, then go get a new license and bring that to court. If it is suspended that is another matter and much depends upon the reason for the suspension and if you have been ticketed before for a suspended license. For more information on the subject I suggest you visit the following websites:

http://shestokas.com/Suspended_License.html

and

http://peacesecurity.suite101.com/article.cfm/driving_suspended_in_illinois

We do go to court and represent people on these matters, feel free to contact us to discuss it.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 3:54 pm


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