by Tatiana Czaplicki | Apr 13, 2015 | Drivers License/Secretary of State Issues, DUI, Legal News, Traffic Law
Two new laws that would profoundly change the landscape of Secretary of State formal reinstatement hearings are awaiting a vote in the Illinois house. Currently, if you have 4 or more DUI, your driving privileges are revoked for life. The new rule proposes that those...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Dec 12, 2014 | DUI, Traffic Law
In Illinois, driving an automobile has been firmly established to be a privilege and not a right. The Secretary of State is required to revoke the license of anyone convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) or caught and prosecuted for Driving...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | May 23, 2012 | Criminal Laws, DUI, Traffic Law
The Chicago Tribune posted this article today regarding increased police presence on Chicago, Suburban and Illinois roadways, tollways and highways. A larger than usual police presence means more chances at getting caught drinking and driving (or using drugs and...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Mar 31, 2012 | DUI, Legal News, Traffic Law
Speeding in an urban area? Think again. Traveling more than 25 mph over the posted speed limit will get you increased penalties once this law goes into affect. Instead of being offered supervision, you will now have a conviction on your traffic record. Changes in the...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Mar 25, 2012 | Criminal Laws, DUI, Legal News, Traffic Law
People don’t often ask me about United State’s Supreme Court decisions and their role in the criminal justice system or the judicial system as a whole. While we learn about the United State’s Supreme Court and it’s important function while were...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Mar 23, 2012 | Criminal Laws, DUI, Traffic Law
An important decision, because sadly, there are way too many attorneys out there, both new and seasoned, who are not experienced in criminal law and who don’t understand and/or fully explain the consequences of a plea of guilty to their criminal clients. Whether...
