TASC Probation and your Criminal Record is available on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law Chicago Blog TASC Probation is a type of probation that is specifically tailored to people with an addiction to drugs or alcohol who have been charged with or convicted of a crime. One of the purposes of TASC Probation is to treat the addiction which may have led the person to commit a criminal offense in the first place. While TASC Probation may be a suitable sentence for some people, not everyone qualifies for TASC Probation. Some of the disqualifications include: (more…) The following post TASC Probation and your Criminal Record is available on: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gruszeczki+%26+Smith+Law,+LLP/@41.8828847,-87.6289326,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x975219fea8fbe093!8m2!3d41.8828847!4d-87.6289326 Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/tasc-probation-and-your-criminal-record/
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The blog post Is Domestic Battery a Misdemeanor or a Felony? is available on: https://www.chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/ Domestic Battery may be charged as a Misdemeanor or a Felony depending on the facts and circumstances of each individual case and the background of the accused. There are many circumstances that may result in a Felony Domestic Battery charge. Some of those circumstances are:
The post Is Domestic Battery a Misdemeanor or a Felony? is republished from: Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/is-domestic-battery-a-misdemeanor-or-a-felony/ The following post What is First Offender Probation in Illinois? is available on: Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys First Offender Probation is a type of probation that may result in the dismissal of the criminal charge if the term of probation is completed satisfactorily. Once a case has been dismissed upon completion of probation it is possible to expunge the case from a person’s criminal record. See 720 ILCS 550/10. (more…) What is First Offender Probation in Illinois? is available on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/what-is-first-offender-probation-in-illinois/ What is Aggravated Speeding? is courtesy of: Gruszeczki & Smith Law LLP Criminal Defense Attorneys Aggravated speeding is driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit. It is a very serious moving violation. Aggravated Speeding is a misdemeanor offense. Aggravated Speeding can either be a Class A Misdemeanor or a Class B Misdemeanor. See 625 ILCS 5/11-501. How do I know if my Aggravated Speeding ticket is a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor?Speeding 26 to 34 miles per hour over the posted speed limit is a Class B Misdemeanor. Speeding 35 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit is a Class A Misdemeanor. See 625 ILCS 5/11-501. Can I receive Court supervision for Aggravated Speeding in Illinois?Pursuant to a recent change in Illinois law which took effect on January 1, 2016, a person is now eligible for Court supervision under certain circumstances. First, that person must never have been convicted of or received Court supervision for aggravated speeding in the past. See 730 ILCS 5/5-6- 1. Second, a person cannot receive court supervision for aggravated speeding in a construction zone, school zone or in an “urban district”. What is an urban district for the purposes of Aggravated Speeding in Illinois?An urban district is defined as the territory contiguous to and including any street which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more. See 625 ILCS 5/1-214. If I am convicted of Aggravated Speeding in Illinois will I lose my driver’s license?It is possible. A single conviction for Aggravated Speeding in Illinois generally will not result in the loss of your Illinois driving privileges. However, depending on your driving record it could result in the suspension of your driver’s license, points assigned to your driving record and thus, an increase in insurance rates, and it can result in a criminal record for a an Illinois driver. Can a misdemeanor Aggravated Speeding charge be reduced?In some circumstances it may be possible to reduce a misdemeanor charge for Aggravated Speeding to a petty offense for speeding under 625 ILCS 5/11-601. The facts and circumstances of each individual case will dictate whether or not an amendment is possible. If you are faced with charges for Aggravated Speeding in Illinois it is important to hire experienced attorneys to represent you. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney will explore all possible outcomes before advising you to make a decision that will have a profound impact on your future. Call the experienced attorneys at Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP for a free consultation. Source https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/what-is-aggravated-speeding/ What is Aggravated Speeding? was first published on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law Blog Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/what-is-aggravated-speeding/ Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License and Mandatory Jail Time is available on: https://www.chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/ Illinois drivers who are currently driving a car while their driver’s license is suspended or revoked need to be mindful that in many circumstances they could be facing a mandatory jail sentence if they are arrested and convicted. Illinois law mandates that drivers who are convicted of a third violation of 625 ILCS 5/6-303 are facing 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service unless the suspension or revocation is based on a DUI, accident involving death or personal injury, or a Statutory Summary Suspension. (more…) Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License and Mandatory Jail Time was first published on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/driving-on-a-suspended-or-revoked-license-and-mandatory-jail-time/ The following blog post Aggravated Speeding (625 ILCS 5/11-601.5) and Your Criminal Record is available on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP Blog Now, more than ever before, Illinois drivers need to be wary of how fast they drive on the roadways. At certain speeds a traffic ticket is no longer a petty offense, but instead becomes a more serious misdemeanor. A driver who is traveling between 26 and 35 mph over the speed limit may face charges for a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of $1,500 for each offense. A driver who is traveling 35 mph or more over the posted speed limit may face charges for a Class A misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of $2,500 for each offense. Currently, there are some situations where aggravated speeding is an offense that is not eligible for supervision whether it is charged as a Class A or Class B misdemeanor. Aggravated Speeding (625 ILCS 5/11-601.5) and Your Criminal Record was originally seen on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/industry-news/aggravated-speeding-625-ilcs-511-601-5-and-your-criminal-record/ In Illinois Driving Under the Influence (DUI-625 ILCS 5/11-501) Does Not Always Mean Driving – Updated for 2018 is available on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law Blog In Illinois a person is driving under the influence of alcohol when a person is in actual physical control of any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (See 625 ILCS 5/11-501). It is important for Illinois motorists to note that the Illinois DUI Statute does not mentioned the word ‘driving’. Driving Under the Influence may be the generic all-encompassing term that is used to describe the offense outlined above, but nowhere in the statute does is it mandated that an Illinois motorist actually drive a car. Instead, Illinois uses the phrase “in actual physical control of any vehicle”. The next logical questions becomes, “What is actual physical control” for the purposes of the Illinois DUI statute? Illinois case law is abundantly clear that a person does not need to actually drive a car to be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. Courts are to consider several different factors when assessing actual physical control such as whether a person is in the vehicle's driver's seat, who has possession of the ignition key, and whether the motorist has the physical capability of starting engine and moving vehicle. Illinois courts have repeatedly held that a person does not even need to be in the driver’s seat to be found to have actual physical control of a vehicle. In fact, a person can be asleep in the car and still be found to be in actual physical control of the vehicle. Those fact patterns include: The blog post In Illinois Driving Under the Influence (DUI-625 ILCS 5/11-501) Does Not Always Mean Driving – Updated for 2018 was first published on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/in-illinois-driving-under-the-influence-dui-625-ilcs-5-11-501-does-not-always-mean-driving-updated-for-2018/ Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License in Illinois is courtesy of: Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP If you have been arrested or received a ticket for driving on a suspended or revoked driver’s license in Illinois, you are facing, at a minimum, misdemeanor criminal charges. See 625 ILCS 5/6-303 . While any charge for driving on a suspended or revoked license is serious, it is important to determine why the motorist’s driver’s license has been suspended or revoked to determine how serious. If the license was suspended or revoked for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or drugs), the penalties are much more severe. (more…) Driving on Suspended or Revoked Driver’s License in Illinois is courtesy of: Gruszeczki & Smith Law Blog Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/driving-on-suspended-or-revoked-drivers-license-in-illinois/ TASC Probation and your Criminal Record is republished from: Gruszeczki & Smith Law TASC Probation is a type of probation that is specifically tailored to people with an addiction to drugs or alcohol who have been charged with or convicted of a crime. One of the purposes of TASC Probation is to treat the addiction which may have led the person to commit a criminal offense in the first place. While TASC Probation may be a suitable sentence for some people, not everyone qualifies for TASC Probation. Some of the disqualifications include: (more…) The following blog post TASC Probation and your Criminal Record was originally seen on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law, LLP Blog Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/tasc-probation-and-your-criminal-record/ 3 Moving Traffic Violations in 1 Year Can Lead to Suspension of Your IL Drivers License Updated 201811/14/2019 The following blog post 3 Moving Traffic Violations in 1 Year Can Lead to Suspension of Your IL Driver’s License – Updated 2018 is available on: https://www.chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/ Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket or mailing in a guilty plea and payment on a traffic ticket can have serious negative consequences on your driver’s license. The Illinois Secretary of State has the power to suspend your driver’s license if you are found guilty or plea guilty to three moving violations inside of any 12- month period. These suspensions are mandatory. Illinois Administrative Code 1040.30(b) sets out the general lengths of suspension by a point system. (more…) The post 3 Moving Traffic Violations in 1 Year Can Lead to Suspension of Your IL Driver’s License – Updated 2018 is available on: Gruszeczki & Smith Law Blog Via https://chicagolandcriminaldefenseattorneys.com/law-article/3-moving-traffic-violations-in-1-year-can-lead-to-suspension-of-your-il-drivers-license/ |
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