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Illinois DUI reckless homicides decline

In Illinois, as well as nationwide, traffic deaths declined in 2009. According to statistics from the United States Department of Transportation National Highway Safety Administration, Illinois experienced a 13% decrease in traffic fatalities in 2009. There were also fewer arrests for felony reckless homicide. In Illinois, the offense of reckless…

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Springfield Illinois DUI arrest causes newspaper reporter later problems

A newspaper reporter in Springfield Illinois arrested for DUI last year received a statutory summary suspension. A statutory summary suspension takes effect on the 46th day after an Illinois DUI arrest. The suspension and the DUI ticket are separate items. Even if your DUI is dismissed, you will still have…

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Illinois DUI hold on out of state driver’s license

Recently, a Pennsylvania man was penalized for a 1985 DUI. The driver was arrested for DUI while visiting Maine in 1985 and satisfied all the requirements of the state of Maine. However, because of bureaucratic confusion, the DUI was not reported to Pennsylvania, the state where he held a driver’s…

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