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Comment on Anatomy of an Illinois Statutory Citation by Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:10:03 +0000

Yes. Look at the end of each section. You will see different effective dates. Eventually, you will only see one section when the law is the law and no changes are forthcoming.

Comment on Anatomy of an Illinois Statutory Citation by Mark Draughn

Mark Draughn — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:55:34 +0000

So why are some parts of the ILCS repeated? For example, later on in that section, there are two parts labelled “Sec. 11-501.2. Chemical and other tests.” Are those old and new versions of the same section?

Comment on Illinois Zero Tolerance Penalties by Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:57:37 +0000

The limit is .0. A zero tolerance suspension will result if the minor is above a .0.

But, the criminal DUI limit is still .08 … and, if the driver is impaired, it is still possible to get a DUI even if under .08!

Comment on Illinois Zero Tolerance Penalties by George E. Bourguignon, Jr.

George E. Bourguignon, Jr. — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:31:19 +0000

I am assuming the zero tolerance means people under 21 are not allowed to have had anything to drink when driving. So what is the limit, technically?

Comment on Illinois Zero Tolerance Penalties by George E. Bourguignon, Jr.

George E. Bourguignon, Jr. — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:29:58 +0000

Younger people are vulnerable to poor counsel by being poorly informed of the ramifications of criminal charges and of simply not being told what is happening or could happen. Kids need advocates when facing these issues.

Comment on Illinois Zero Tolerance Penalties by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:32:54 +0000

It is indeed possible to receive a zero-tolerance suspension and then receive another suspension if you plead guilty or are found guilty of a minor-consumption charge. You were correctly told that these were two separate laws. As a lawyer, I understand these laws, but I agree that they are confusing for people that don’t work with them regularly.

Comment on Illinois Zero Tolerance Penalties by taylor

taylor — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:51:11 +0000

actually i recieved a zero tolerance citation and blew over the limit thinking i was only going to lose it for 3 months. I even recieved court supervision and the state sent me one suspension for three months, and then the last week of serving my suspension time, they sent me another 3 months suspension. stating that ” i violated two laws” when i was drinking at 20 years old instead of 21. The laws for underage drinking are very grey and need to be cleared up because it is very deceiving.

Comment on Can You Forcibly Resist a Blood Test? by Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:23:46 +0000

Thank you for the article. I was for some reason under the impression you’d be required to take a blood test if you refused a breathalyser test. This article pretty much clears up a few things. Thanks.

Comment on A Clever Ruse by Law degrees

Law degrees — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:28:18 +0000

I’m currently studying in the UK and as far as I know the law pretty much follows along the same lines as the US with regards stopping a vehicle but in South Africa, where I was born, it’s a free for all. As far as I know the police can pull you over and have a gander for a whim and the strange thing is that everybody jsut accepts it. You’ve go to love the little nuances between a first and third world country…

Comment on Two Counts of DUI by PA DUI Attorney

PA DUI Attorney — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:41:18 +0000

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-Justin J. McShane, Esquire, Pennsylvania DUI Attorney