Misdemeanor convictions that cannot be sealed: crimes of violence

April 14, 2022
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NOTE: This page has new content to clarify the recent impact of Public Act 101-223 (effective January 1, 2020) and Public Act 101-651 (effective August 7, 2020). These Acts adjusted the Illinois approach to standard and aggravated domestic battery offenses, including the possibility of a felony charge. A person convicted of a misdemeanor can have […]

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Possession of a fraudulent identification card: a serious offense

April 7, 2022
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NOTE: There is new content on this page to account for passage of Public Act 101-440 on January 1, 2020. Since that date, there are additional good behavior credits available to eligible inmates upon completion of specific programs. Many people would be surprised to know that possessing a fake ID in the state of Illinois […]

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How Does Illinois Define & Punish Cannabis Delivery Crimes?

March 29, 2022
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The State of Illinois legalized cannabis for recreational possession and use in January 2020. Since that time, residents and out-of-state visitors over the age of 21 can possess and use cannabis legally, subject to possession limits and other restrictions. Despite the transition to recreationally legal cannabis, Illinois maintains laws against and penalties for cannabis delivery. […]

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I got a DUI and it is my third offense. What are the penalties in Illinois?

January 5, 2022
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NOTE: This article was updated to changes to Illinois DUI laws under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Illinois House Bill 1438). After January 1, 2020, in-state residents and visitors are allowed to purchase and use cannabis recreationally. But they must refrain from operating a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis. Or they can face […]

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I got a ticket for passing a stopped school bus. What are the penalties provided by Illinois law?

December 20, 2021
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NOTE: The information below was changed to shed light on Illinois legal changes with passage of Public Act 101-55. Once this Act became effective on January 1, 2020, the penalties for passing a stopped school bus became more severe. A ticket for failing to stop for a school bus can be expensive and suspend your […]

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Stalking No Contact Order Illinois

December 13, 2021
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NOTE: The article below was refreshed to underline several important changes to stalking no contact orders in Illinois that occurred on January 1, 2019. That is when Public Act 100-1000 took effect and modified the definition of contact with a victim to specifically provide for workplaces, schools, and places of worship. Illinois Law Illinois law […]

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I have a CDL and got a traffic ticket. Can I get supervision?

November 29, 2021
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NOTE: This page contains updated content to detail modifications to Illinois law after Public Act 101-173 became effective on January 1, 2020. Since that time, Illinois law includes several exceptions to existing lane usage rules under 625 ILCS 5/11-709, including emergency/disabled vehicles and construction/maintenance zones. Court supervision is the preferred outcome of a moving violation […]

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What are the penalties in Illinois for speeding in a school zone?

November 22, 2021
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NOTE: This page now has additional information to clarify changes to Illinois law through Public Act 102-58. When this act took effect on July 9, 2021, the hours of a school day shifted. This led to a corresponding adjustment to the Illinois laws that prohibit speeding in a school zone. 625 ILCS 5/11-605 Speeding in […]

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New Illinois law makes speeding 26 mph over the limit a crime

November 19, 2021
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NOTE: The materials below were refreshed to outline how Public Act 100-1004 adjusted Illinois law. After this act became effective on January 1, 2019, it can be a Class A misdemeanor to drive on license suspended for speeding 26mph over the limit. Section 11-601.5(a) of the Vehicle Code Illinois drivers are finding out that state […]

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How soon can I file a petition to rescind statutory summary suspension for an Illinois DUI?

November 15, 2021
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A person arrested for DUI in Illinois has a right to a hearing on the summary suspension of his driver’s license within 30 days of filing a petition to rescind.

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