Criminal Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses

Traffic violations classified as misdemeanors can be punishable by a fine, a jail sentence or both. Persons charged with such offenses should consult an attorney immediately.

The most commonly prosecuted misdemeanor traffic offenses include the following:

• driving under the influence (DUI) 
• driving on a suspended or revoked license
• speeding 26 mph or more in excess of the limit
• drag racing
• reckless driving
• leaving the scene of a property damage accident
• fleeing or attempting to elude the police
• driving a commercial vehicle while license is suspended, revoked, or driver has been placed out of service
• a Class A or Class B misdemeanor #misdemeanortrafficviolations,
  
  
  

Legal Separation

 Legal separation is the process through which a couple becomes separated without ending their marriage or civil union.While a couple is legally separated, each person has the right to ask for:

• temporary child support, including temporary maintenance
• a temporary restraining order
• a temporary eviction of your spouse or partner from your residence
• temporary custody
• interim attorney's fees
• a property settlement #legalseparation,
  
  
  

Left Turn On Red

Illinois allows left turns on red from a one-way street to another one-way street. But, be very cautious if you do make a left turn on red on Illinois, because the statute says you must “yield the right of way” to approaching vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection or crosswalks. #leftturnonred,

Driving Privileges Reinstatement

A suspension is the temporary loss of driving privileges for a specified period of time. At the end of the period of suspension a person is automatically reinstated upon payment of the required reinstatement fee. A revocation is the indefinite loss of driving privileges. There is no ‘automatic’ reinstatement even after the period of revocation ends. Instead, a person becomes 'eligible' for reinstatement and cannot drive until first appearing at a hearing before the Secretary of State and being granted driving privileges. The minimum period of revocation (before a person becomes eligible to be considered for reinstatement) can depend on such factors as the nature of the offense that caused the revocation and the person's driving record.#driverslicense suspension, #driverslicenserevocation,

Purple Paint Law

Illinois law allows Illinois landowners or lessees the option of using purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a “no trespassing notice.” The Purple Paint Law is designed as an alternative which Illinois landowners can use to protect their property from trespassing. #purplepaintlaw, #trespassing,

Driving After Revocation

 To have driving privileges reinstated, a driver convicted of DUI must:

• Have a clear driving record
• Undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation. If an alcohol/drug problem is indicated, proof of treatment must be submitted
• Complete an alcohol/drug remedial education program. Even if the evaluation does not recommend treatment; the driver is still required to complete a remedial education program.
• Appear before a Secretary of State hearing officer. For a first offense, an informal hearing may be conducted by visiting a hearing officer at one of the regional Driver Services facilities. Multiple offenders must request in writing, pay a $50 nonrefundable filing fee and attend a formal hearing in Chicago, Springfield, Mt. Vernon or Joliet.
• Demonstrate during the hearing that public safety will not be endangered if driving privileges are restored. The hearing officer considers the seriousness of the offense, the offender's overall driving record and the driver's remedial efforts.
• File proof of financial responsibility prior to reinstatement, pay $500 reinstatement fee, pass the driver's license exam (written, vision and driving) and pay application fee. #revocation, #reinstatementofdrivingprivileges,
  
  
  

Insurance Fraud

Insurance fraud can be related to auto insurance, worker's compensation claims, medical insurance, home-owner insurance, and life insurance policies. The common thread is that fraud revolves around a purposeful misrepresentation of fact to an insurer to gain an unearned benefit. Nothing of monetary value needs to change hands for a fraud to occur.

The defendant in a fraud action could face both criminal prosecution and a civil action for the same conduct. The basic difference between criminal fraud and civil fraud lies in who is pursuing legal action in the case. #insurancefraud,