Illinois to Reduce Driver’s License Suspensions

The "License to Work Act" The Illinois governor signed a new law that will eliminate many driver's license suspensions for non-moving violations. The "License to Work Act" will take effect in July. One of the main initial benefits of the bill is that it will be retroactive. This means that people who currently have a driver's license suspension that falls within the new law will be eligible for the reinstatement of driving privileges immediately upon the bill going into effect in July. The governor believes more than ten thousand people could be positively effected by the new law. Effect of the New...

26 September

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Can You Be Subject to License Suspension if Cleared of DWI?

Posted by Jason Korner

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On behalf of The Law Office of Jason A. Korner posted in Driver's License Suspension or Revocation on Friday, September 26, 2014. Can your driver's license be suspended even if you were cleared of criminal charges for driving while intoxicated? In Missouri, the answer might be "yes." That is because driver's license suspensions and revocations are managed in both criminal and administrative forums. Reversing a license suspension that was precipitated by DWI charges may require more effort than you would initially imagine. What happens after I am arrested? First, you need to understand the administrative process associated with license suspension. When...

20 June

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Missouri Driver Pleads Guilty to Driving Under License Suspension

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On behalf of The Law Office of Jason A. Korner posted in Driver's License Suspension or Revocation on Friday, June 20, 2014. A 29-year-old Missouri man has pleaded guilty to criminal charges after reportedly causing a fatal drunk crash in 2013. The defendant pleaded guilty to felony DWI, driving without a license, second-degree murder and second-degree assault, according to reports. The man was subject to a license suspension at the time of the fatal collision. Authorities report that this incident marked the man's third DWI charge, which elevates the severity of the charge to the felony level. Typical charges would...

19 March

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Reps: License Suspension Not Enough for DWI Offenders

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On behalf of The Law Office of Jason A. Korner posted in Driver's License Suspension or Revocation on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Although the number of DWI arrests in Missouri dropped significantly between 2012 and 2013 -- from 29,560 to 25,594 incidents -- many in the state say that more needs to be done to curb repeat drunk driving offenders. In many cases, drivers in the state are only subject to license suspension; they may not spend any time in custody. Advocates for new legislation want to change that, requiring additional severe penalties for those with multiple DWI charges. Some...

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Illinois to Reduce Driver’s License Suspensions

Can You Be Subject to License Suspension if Cleared of DWI?

Missouri Driver Pleads Guilty to Driving Under License Suspension

Reps: License Suspension Not Enough for DWI Offenders