Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

Re: Illinois Suspended License

Unfortunately, the possible penalties vary quite a bit depending on where you were arrested. If you would like to discuss your case further, please contact me. I would be happy to help you if I can.

Re: Illinois Suspended License

You could have a reciprocity problem. Can I assume that you are an Iowa resident? In what county were you arrested?

Re: Illinois Suspended License

Your charges should be on your bond form. If this is an Illinois arrest the charge would look something like 625 ILCS 6/???

720 ILCS 5/???, if you cannot figure out what the actual charge is from the statutory citation, call me with the cite.

Re: Illinois Suspended License

Driving on a suspended license is at least a Class �A� misdemeanor, (in some situations it may be a felony with possible prison time). It is different from an ordinary traffic ticket. Tickets such as speeding, disobeying a stop sign or stop light, or failing to signal are referred to as petty offenses. These are not criminal matters, and can be punished generally only by a fine.

Driving on a suspended license is a different matter. It is a criminal offense, with possible penalties of up to 364 days in jail and fines of up to $2,500. If charged as a felony, there may be 3 years in prison and fines of up to $25,000. A conviction on this matter means a criminal record with the arresting police, the Illinois State Police, and in some instances, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It is a serious matter requiring the assistance of an attorney especially if the suspension is related to a DUI.