Ask a Question

Get free answers to your DUI / DWI legal questions from lawyers in your area.

Lawyers, increase your visibility by answering questions and getting points. Answer Questions
Illinois DUI / DWI Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: I miss my court date called district clerk's office. She said I did have an active warrant for $750 Bond

I had already been to court like two times and she told me to get a lawyer I work at the Waffle House I don't make a lot of money so I was trying to figure out how to do that and come up with money to pay my fines and unfortunately I missed my court date because I was thinking it was on the... View More

Brandon K. Davis
PREMIUM
Brandon K. Davis
answered on Apr 9, 2022

Your best bet is to contact and hire a local attorney to assist you. If you are unable, gather the money to post bond and turn yourself in so you can be processed and released.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: I need proof that I completed court supervision to appeal my FOID revocation. How do I get this proof/documentation?

I got a DUI a few years back, and had to complete court supervision. Due to the supervision, my FOID card got revoked. Now that supervision is over, I can appeal my revocation. I need documentation proving that I completed supervision and that I’m no longer prohibited from owning firearms. What... View More

Brandon K. Davis
PREMIUM
Brandon K. Davis
answered on Apr 5, 2022

You can go to the Clerk's Office located at the courthouse where your case was handled and ask to purchase a certified disposition. This is a certified document that will confirm the successful termination of your court supervision.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: 2 dui chrges-at court he was told to turn himself in on jan 26. he had like 2-3 wks to prepare. he also had 2 take a

breathelizer test. So he currently is serving time 4 the 2 dui charges. before he reported to jail he had to take that breath test for alcohol every morning for those 2-3 weeks he has been in jail like a few weeks-he was JUST told by his p.o. he tested positive one morning this was 6 days b4 going... View More

Cary Dohman
PREMIUM
Cary Dohman
answered on Feb 18, 2022

A lot of this depends on the facts and circumstances of the arrest and one's background. However, if an individual pleads guilty and then violates a condition of their sentence (for instance, to abstain from alcohol), then the prosecutor could file a petition to revoke the sentence and ask to... View More

3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Help with lifetime cdl ban in Illinois.

I had a class A CDL in Illinois. In 2008 I was charged with dui. There was a 6 month statutory summary suspension and my CDL was disqualified for 1 year.

At some point over the next 2 years my license expired and when I went to renew I opted to step down to a regular class D license,... View More

Theodore J. Harvatin
PREMIUM
Theodore J. Harvatin pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 22, 2021

I have seen where there is a mistake in paper work and it appears that one dui was two separate ones due to non matching arrest dates.

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: I didnt complete all the terms of court supervision for a DUI. Would it be fruitful to get an attorney?

I completed the 3 DUI classes, paid some of my fine and I'm 5 hours short on my community service hours. The cut off date was 5 days ago. I have been in a treatment center twice during this time trying to get my life straightened out. It was difficult to find somewhere to complete service... View More

Theodore J. Harvatin
PREMIUM
Theodore J. Harvatin pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Oct 2, 2021

I think it’s worth it. It’s painful to lose your license and deal with the Secretary of State. A lawyer who has a lot of experience with the court system in your county will have a lot better chance of saving your supervision than you would on your own.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: Can the hospital draw blood for a DUI for a police officer if I refused
Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Sep 23, 2021

You keep posting the same legal issue repeatedly and the answer remains the same.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: What does I er blood test does not cure the refusal mean
Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Sep 23, 2021

Your question is unclear, however, it appears that you possibly asked a similar question from Peoria, Illinois recently.

In Illinois there is a specific legal principle called medical emergency exception where the medical hospital may draw blood from an admitted person for medical reasons,...
View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: I did end up in the emergency room is it legal for the doctor to take my blood

What does that mean

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Sep 23, 2021

Yes.

Under the current emergency exception for medical purposes, a medical institution may take a patient's blood which results are completely discoverable.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: I did go to the emergency room that night but the letter of suspension said I refused to take the test
Theodore J. Harvatin
PREMIUM
Theodore J. Harvatin pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 23, 2021

It appears the cop asked you to submit to a blood or breath test. If you refused his direct request to you, that is a refusal for which your license can be suspended. The ER blood draw does not cure the refusal.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: I just got a letter for suspension of drivers license do to refusing to take the blood work for a DUI. But when I went

To court they continued my case till they get my blood work test results. How are they waiting for my results if I refused to take the blood test

Dan Nold
Dan Nold
answered on Sep 23, 2021

Sounds like you have a fantastic case for a lawyer to help you with. The suspension might be unlawful. Hire a local attorney

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: State of Illinois sends letter to get breathalyzer and work exempt do I do it or let lawyer handle it

For dui case state says I have 14 days to respond to get a blow machine and get a work permit I don’t have court for 2 more weeks or ignore the letters and let my lawyer take care of it just don’t want to hurt myself

Dan Nold
Dan Nold
answered on Aug 2, 2021

You should be asking your lawyer this question. I usually advise people to send in the application and then review the evidence before paying for the device. But every case is different. You should really hire a lawyer if you have a pending DUI charge.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Last July I missed a DUI-cannabis court date. Now my case status says bench warrant. How do I tackle this?
Dan Nold
Dan Nold
answered on Jul 20, 2021

You need to hire an attorney and get a motion to quash on file. Depending on how long ago the warrant was issued, you may currently have a revoked drivers license. Your attorney can help clear that up through this process as well. Then you need to defend or resolve the DUI.

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI, Traffic Tickets and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Illinois on
Q: I got pulled over for DUI cannabis along with 5 traffic tickets. 4 Months later, I missed courts. I have now 6 warrants.

11 months later, I got into a car accident. Officer gave m a revoked license ticket and a traffic ticket. I know I shouldn’t been driving. How do I go about with the old and new traffic violations. I wasn’t arrested by the officer just An I bond.

John S. Fotopoulos
PREMIUM
John S. Fotopoulos
answered on Jul 19, 2021

These are serious charges. You should retain the assistance of an attorney as soon as possible.

View More Answers

3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Pulled over for speeding and blew .07 now I have to go to court could I get a dui?
Jason Michael Kunowski
Jason Michael Kunowski
answered on May 30, 2021

Even though this situation was under the legal limit, you still could get charged with a DUI under a different subsection of the DUI statute. I would suggest looking for an attorney right away to discuss your options.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: is it in an inalienable right in the state of Missouri to consume alcohol
Dan Nold
Dan Nold
answered on Apr 29, 2021

Inalienable rights I would generally say are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I suppose you could consider the consumption of alcohol a pursuit of happiness. Generally, lawyers, at least lawyers that I know, do not speak about the consumption of alcohol being an inalienable right. It... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: About 10 years ago my license was revoked for my 1 and only D.U.I, what can I do to get my license back?
Theodore J. Harvatin
PREMIUM
Theodore J. Harvatin pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 29, 2021

You will have to have an administrative hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State. It should be an informal hearing.

You will be required to you obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation and take any recommended classes. Those classes may lead to additional requirements. This is not a good...
View More

2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for Illinois on
Q: if you are not convicted of a dui does it still go on your insurance

was arrested for dui but not convicted, completed state requirments and one year probation

Theodore J. Harvatin
PREMIUM
Theodore J. Harvatin pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 23, 2021

If you were placed on probation, you were convicted. If you were placed on supervision, you were not convicted. The supervision will be visible only to law-enforcement and the Secretary of State and the states attorney. And once the statutory summary suspension has terminated, it will not be... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: To the lawyer thanks I'm the 2010 duii and yes I paid everything and I have been driving for the pass 11 years legally

Since my dui hearing illinois is full of it they sent me a letter for a 1 year suspension 2019 to 2020 and now they added 2 more years I'm not an attorney but I don't believe this is legal

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
answered on Mar 5, 2021

Not really sure what your question is here because you do not ask one. If you believe the suspension is a mistake, you need to consult with an attorney right away. The sooner you do so, the better.

3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: In 2010 I my license was suspended in illinois for a dui me and my family went to Florida on 10/10/10 I was driving and

And received a speeding and driving on suspended the driving was paid and thrown out now illinois wants to give me a 3 year suspension what can I do

Theodore J. Harvatin
PREMIUM
Theodore J. Harvatin pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 4, 2021

From your question, it appears that you received a DUI in Illinois, your second one within five years, and refused the breath test. That resulted in a three year suspension to start out with.

Now Florida has reported to Illinois that you were driving. That violates the driving while...
View More

View More Answers

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.