Driving with a Suspended/Revoked License Attorney in La Grange, Illinois

Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License Comes with Serious Consequences.

Under Illinois Law 625 ILCS 5/6-303, it is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle when their driver’s license, permit, or privilege to do so or the privilege to obtain a driver’s license or permit is revoked or suspended.

What makes these violations so problematic is that you could be driving perfectly, you could be obeying all of the applicable traffic laws; and all it takes is a police officer to run your plates and see that your license is suspended for you to be pulled over.

If your license is currently suspended the Secretary of State will extend the suspension for the same period of time as your original suspension.

If your license is currently revoked the Secretary of State will not issue you a driver’s license for an additional period of one year from the date of your conviction.

Also understand, that if you have any prior convictions for this charge and cause a motor vehicle accident that results in death or serious personal injury to another individual you will be charged with a Class 4 Felony.

Your penalties also grow with each additional violation.

Your first violation, along with the penalties listed above, will be considered a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail; however, you would generally be eligible for Court Supervision.

Your penalties also grow with each additional violation.

Your first violation, along with the penalties listed above, will be considered a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail; however, you would generally be eligible for Court Supervision.

Note: After your first violation you will no longer be eligible for Court Supervision.

Your second violation will once again be considered a Class A Misdemeanor, you will not be eligible for Court Supervision, and you will be required to serve a minimum of 100 hours of community service.

Your third violation will once again be considered a Class A Misdemeanor; however, you will have a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 30 consecutive days in jail or 300 hours of community service.

Your fourth violation may result in the seizure of the license plates of the vehicle you drove, or the Court may completely seize the vehicle for a period of time, along with any additional penalties the Court may seek to impose.

If you've been charged with a ticket while driving with your license suspended or revoked, contact Angelillo Law immediately for your free consultation