In Illinois, a DUI conviction will always remain on your driving record (abstract). However, if at the time of your DUI your attorney managed to get your Petition to Rescind your Statutory Summary Suspension granted, a “summary suspension” from that particular DUI will not show up on your record. If you have questions concerning your [...]
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Yes. Even if the Illinois Secretary of State doesn’t agree to formal reinstatement after a formal hearing they may award you a restricted driving permit which is limited in scope. For example, to/from work; to/from child’s school; to/from doctor, etc. It is your responsibility to inform your attorney that you would want this in the [...]
Typically, the Illinois Secretary of State will indicate that you must send in the paperwork for the Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) within a set time. However, the SOS will accept applications mailed in after the set time. Thus, a driver can elect to wait several months before mailing in the form and will still [...]
The License Reinstatement process can be lengthy and difficult. This is especially true for those with two or more DUI convictions who must attend a formal hearing. First and foremost, it is important to remain calm and answer questions clearly and honestly. Be sure to review your alcohol evaluation uniform report for information that you [...]
Yes, Illinois has a “four strikes” and your out rule if you meet certain criteria. Specifically, if your Illinois driver’s license has been revoked because of a DUI…and you have had 4 or more DUI convictions, you could be unable to obtain a license for life. Keep in mind, this includes both Illinois convictions and [...]
Either a formal or informal hearing may be required for various license reinstatement and/or permit issues. As a general rule, formal hearings are reserved for people who have had 2+ lifetime DUI’s. These hearings are held at a main Secretary of State office location in downtown Chicago or Springfield for example. An informal hearing is [...]
