NOTE: The article below features additional content to explain how the License to Work Act (Public Act 101-623) adjusted aspects of Illinois law. When this Act took effect on July 1, 2020, Illinois restricted driver’s license suspension or revocation to situations involving moving violations.
The Illinois statute that defines reckless driving is 625 ILCS 5/11-503.
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I got a ticket for transporting an open container of alcohol. What are the possible penalties?
NOTE: This article contains new materials to explore the impact of Public Act 101-517. Once this Act became law on August 23, 2019, the Liquor Control Act includes an additional exception to the laws against transportation of open alcohol containers.
Transportation of an open container of alcohol in Illinois is a petty offense punishable by…
What is the law in Illinois on possession of cannabis?
NOTE: This page includes updated content to explain how cannabis possession crimes changed following passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. After January 1, 2020, Illinois made it lawful to possess and use cannabis for recreational purposes. But in certain cases, the possession of cannabis remains unlawful and can result in criminal charges.
Even…
What happens on a second offense of domestic battery in Illinois?
NOTE: The article below contains additional information to clarify the importance of Public Act 101-651. This Act took effect on August 7, 2020 and expanded the circumstances under which an offender may face charges for aggravated battery, which can serve as a prior conviction for the purposes of domestic battery charges.
A second offense for…
What does it mean to resist arrest or obstruct a peace officer?
NOTE: This article was updated to account for Public Act 101-652, which takes effect on January 1, 2023. Starting on that date, this Act will make adjustments to the Illinois laws concerning resisting arrest offenses under 720 ILCS 5/31-1.
One of the most common misdemeanor offenses charged in the State of Illinois is resisting or…
What types of traffic tickets can cancel an Illinois commercial driver’s license?
NOTE: The information below was updated to account for the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Since an effective date of January 1, 2020, it is legal to possess and use cannabis recreationally in Illinois. Despite this change, drivers in Illinois can face DUI charges for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis.
A commercial…
Examining 3 Types of Bank-Related Fraud Under Illinois Law
Illinois law under 720 ILCS 5/17-1 prohibits a wide range of deceptive practices, including various types of bank-related fraud. In terms of bank fraud, specifically, Section 17-1 criminalizes the use of false statements, possession of stolen or fraudulently obtained checks, and possession of check fraud implements. These criminal offenses can lead to misdemeanor or felony…
I got a DUI in Illinois. How can I win my summary suspension hearing?
NOTE: This page contains new material to explain how the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act impacted DUI laws in Illinois. After this Act became effective on January 1, 2020, the possession and use of cannabis became legal for recreational purposes. Though it remains an Illinois crime to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by cannabis,…
How Does Illinois Address Possession of a Controlled Substance?
The unlawful possession of illegal drugs is an exceedingly common charge in Illinois. Referred to legally as controlled substances, possession crimes involving these drugs can be extremely serious for an alleged offender. A guilty verdict can result in stringent penalties under Illinois law, up to and including jail or prison time and hefty criminal fines.…
What happens if I have an MDDP and drive a vehicle without a BAIID?
NOTE: The information below includes new material to explain the impact of Public Act 100-1004, which took effect on January 1, 2019. After this Act took effect, there were changes to certain aspects of monitoring device driving permits (MDDPs) under 625 ILCS 5/6-303.
When a DUI defendant agrees to participate in the Monitoring Device Driving…