Twin Cities or Bloomington/Normal Suspended License Defense Lawyer
We can work to file a petition to rescind your statutory summary suspension. Upon evaluating the conditions of the arrest, we can determine if there were circumstances that should cause your summary suspension to be rescinded or lifted. These would include:
- The officer did not follow proper procedure in arresting you for a DUI.
- The officer did not have probable cause to pull you over or to arrest you.
- The driver did not, in fact, refuse to submit to chemical testing as the officer claims.
- The driver was not operating or in actual physical control of the vehicle.
- The driver was not properly read the warning to motorist or was given misinformation by the officer at the scene.
- Before the officer stopped your vehicle, he could not reasonably infer from the circumstances of your case that an occupant in your vehicle was committing, was about to commit or had committed an offense.
At The Prior Law Firm, P.C., we are highly experienced in DUI defense, and we know exactly what to look for in building a solid defense. When you feel lost and confused with your case, contact the firm that knows.
Summary Suspension Hearing
Summary suspensions are automatic, effective on the 46th day from the notice date of your suspension. This suspension of your driving privileges is in addition to any criminal penalties you might face if you are found guilty of DUI. The facts of your particular case may warrant a rescission of your statutory summary suspension. We will file the proper petition, accompany you at this hearing and present your case before the judge.
You can count on our prior experience. We will explore all options and develop a sound theory of your case based on both prior experience and good case law authority.
Zero Tolerance
In Illinois, drivers under age 21 are prohibited from driving with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their systems. A first offender will suffer a 3-month suspension of his or her driving privileges for a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than .00 and if the person refuses to submit or fails to complete testing, his or her suspension will be for 6 months. A second offender will suffer a 1 year suspension of his/her driving privileges for a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than .00 and if the person refuses to submit or fails to complete testing, his or her suspension will be for 2 years. Additionally, a driver under age 18 on a statutory summary suspension is not eligible for an MDDP and may have to successfully complete remedial education courses and have to submit to testing before his or her driving privileges are reinstated.
To arrange a free consultation to discuss your case with a skilled DUI attorney and explore your options, please contact us today at 309-319-7123.
Illinois and Bloomington Statutory Summary Suspension Lawyer
An Illinois motorist who has his/her driver's license suspended or revoked may be granted a limited driving permit. Limited or temporary driving permits may be issued only if the motorist can provide proof of "undue hardship" because of employment; medical; child, elder or disabled persons' daycare; educational; support group; or court-ordered community service reasons. These temporary permits are issued when no other form of transportation is available to the motorist.
Additionally, a DUI offender may be required to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed on his or her vehicle as a condition of the driving permit. Also, a first-time DUI offender may be issued a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) for unlimited driving during the statutory summary suspension. An individual with an MDDP may only drive an equipped vehicle.
An MDDP is not effective until the 31st day of the suspension.
