How much does it cost to have a BAIID installed for an MDDP in Illinois?

September 7, 2021
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First time DUI offenders in Illinois are eligible for a special permit allowing them to drive during the statutory summary suspension, but the costs are high.

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What is the penalty for failure to stop at a railroad crossing in Illinois?

August 31, 2021
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NOTE: This page was refreshed with supplemental content to clarify how Public Act 99-663 adjusted Illinois state law. After this Act became effective on January 1, 2017, the Illinois penalties increased for failure to stop at a railroad crossing. A ticket for disobedience to a signal indicating the approach of a train is based on […]

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What is the law in Illinois on possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver?

August 26, 2021
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NOTE: This article includes new materials to illuminate how the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Public Act 101-0027) changed Illinois law on January 1, 2020. Since that time, it is legal to possess and use cannabis for recreational purposes in Illinois. Though possession of cannabis with intent to deliver remains a criminal offense. Illinois courts […]

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What are the penalties for a second DUI offense in Illinois?

August 23, 2021
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A second offense for DUI in Illinois results in serious penalties including driver’s license revocation, jail for transportation a minor child, and felony charges for certain conditions.

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Can the victim make the State drop charges in a domestic battery case?

August 20, 2021
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NOTE: This article has updated material to explain the impact of Public Act 101-223 (effective January 1, 2020) and Public Act 101-651 (effective August 7, 2020). Once these acts became law in Illinois, certain rules changed concerning aggravated battery offenses. Many people believe that if they are the victim of a domestic violence incident, they […]

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The penalty for driving without insurance in Illinois increased in 2010

August 16, 2021
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NOTE: The material below was updated to account for changes to Illinois law with passage of Public Act 99-613 (effective January 1, 2017) and Public Act 100-202 (effective January 1, 2018). After these Acts became effective, there were several changes to Illinois laws that address driving without insurance in Illinois. Driving without insurance Vehicle insurance […]

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What is the Illinois Difference Between Battery & Aggravated Battery?

August 13, 2021

Battery is an extremely common offense under the Illinois Criminal Code. Unlike assault crimes that involve threats, battery requires physical contact between the alleged perpetrator and the victim. Absent some kind of intentional contact, battery does not occur under Illinois law. While battery is typically a lower-level, misdemeanor offense, Illinois law also provides for an […]

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Summary of Felony Prison Sentences & Felony Classes in Illinois

August 9, 2021
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NOTE: The information below features additional content since original posting to detail how Public Act 101-440 adjusted sentencing credits. Since this Act became effective on January 1, 2020, eligible inmates can earn sentence credits for attending and completing various programs. Illinois law provides that a felony is any offense for which the penalty is one […]

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What is aggravated DUI in Illinois?

August 6, 2021
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NOTE: The page below was updated to account for passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Public Act 101-0027) on January 1, 2020. After that date, Illinois legalized cannabis for recreational possession and use. Even still, it remains illegal to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis. Generally speaking, an arrest for driving […]

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How Does Illinois Differentiate Between Assault & Aggravated Assault?

July 29, 2021

In common parlance, the word assault is often used interchangeably with the term battery. Under Illinois law, however, assault and battery are completely separate criminal offenses. Whereas battery requires physical contact of a harmful or provoking nature, assault can happen based on mere words or conduct. In the most severe situations, such as use or […]

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