Law enforcement is not permitted to stop a driver operating a vehicle without a reason. Under Terry v. Ohio 392 U.S. 1 (1968), a police officer may conduct a brief, investigatory stop of a person where the officer reasonably believes that the person has committed, or is about to, commit a crime. This means that […]
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Driver’s License Suspension and Driver’s License Revocation, What’s the Difference?
While a driver’s license suspension and revocation of your driver’s license both mean the loss of your driving privileges, they aren’t the same thing. Illinois law 625 ILCS 5/1-204 defines the driver’s license suspension as [t]he temporary withdrawal by formal action of the Secretary of a person’s license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle […]
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to Be a Sanctuary State and is Illinois One?
If you follow immigration news, you’ve probably seen the term “sanctuary state” popping up in headlines. An estimated 564 U.S. jurisdictions, including states and municipalities, are now considered sanctuaries, protecting immigrants from deportation through refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. What is a Sanctuary State? You may have heard the term “sanctuary city” before. […]
Read MoreWhat Happens After a Third DUI in Illinois?
Illinois has very strict DUI laws. Like all states, we don’t allow drivers to operate motor vehicles with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08% or higher. Additionally, Illinois has a zero-tolerance policy for minors and alcohol. This means that minors must have a BAC of 0.00% when behind the wheel. The penalties for […]
Read MoreWho Pays My Medical Bills When I’m Injured in an Automobile Accident?
Ultimately the money to pay your medical bills will come from the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident. This is a question we receive frequently and it’s confusing. Many clients believe that if they didn’t cause the accident, then they should not be responsible for their medical bills. Certainly, that makes some […]
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