Q: In Illinois my grandson 17, got a ticket for suspended license and we did not receive anything from state stating this
My daughter would not of let him drive. Can the state do this without sending you a letter letting you know, I mean he still lives at home and goes to school.
A:
First thing is to find out what happened.
You do that by going to the Secretary of State and getting a copy of his driving abstract.
That will explain when and why he was suspended.
It should also show his address they have on record.
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A: Yes "I did not receive notice" is not a legal defense. However it may help in your negotiations with the prosecutor although they are always skeptical of that defense since it's easy to make.
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A: You should hire an experienced attorney right away to assist with this matter since driving on a suspended license is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to 354 days in County Jail. It is not likely that a first time offender will go to jail but a conviction to result in an extended suspension, so it is advisable to hire an attorney to assist with this matter.
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