http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:25:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Even Illinois county prosecutors have questions and concerns about the implementation of Illinois' tough new drunk driving laws, that goes into effect in January '09. In this article, prosecutors are openly skeptical about whether or not this requirement for Breath Alchohol Ignition Interlock Devices, will curtail people from driving. The BAIID ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/08/08/questions-about-new-illinois-drunk-driving-law/ Starting on January 1, 2009, any driver convicted of a DUI / drunk driving charge, even a first offense, will be required to have a (BAIID) breath alcohol igntion interlock device in any vehicle he or she drivers. Stats from recent IL news articles and also here that discuss this law ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/07/16/more-on-new-illinois-breath-alcohol-igntion-interlock-device-baiid-law/ The new Illinois DUI law which goes into effect on Jan, 1 2009 will require an ignition interlock device to be installed on any vehicle used by a person convicted of a DUI in Illinois, even on a first offense. As one of the toughest DUI laws in the nation, ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/05/30/dui-interlock-requirement/ Interesting article in the Tribune on new approaches to combating drunken driving. The article cites the facts that drunken driving rates n Illinois have been flat for the last 10 years. This suggests that additional punishments and stricter laws have not impacted the rate of drunken driving in Illinois, or ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/05/29/drunken-driving-in-illinois-treatment-for-prevention/ A recent national drinking and driving survey stated that 16.5% of Illinois residents admitted to driving while "under the influence of alcohol". The national average was 15.1%. The Midwest region tends to be the highest area of admitted drinking and driving. Both numbers seem very high, which raises serious questions about ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/05/24/driving-under-the-influence-surveys-subjective-definitions/ Expungment is a common legal procedure that clears a criminal record of someone with an old conviction. Typically, the rules for expungment require that 2 years pass after a misdemeanor conviction and all related court obligations are met. If you were merely arrested and/or had your case dismissed, you may ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/04/26/illinois-expungment-seminars-gaining-popularity/ In the wake of the shootings at Northern Illinois University, gun owners have proposed a new concealed carry law in Illinois. Currently Illinois is one of only two states with strict firearms possession laws that don't permit to allow a private citizen to carry a concealed weapon. The proposed legislation would ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/03/22/illinois-firearms-concealed-carry-law-proposed/ The Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee deferred a vote on a law that would make using aluminum bats illegal for player under 13 years old. Aluminum bats are considered dangerous by some, since the ball leaves the bat at a higher speed and can potentially cause injuries if players are ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/03/22/illinois-lawmakers-fail-to-ban-aluminum-bats-in-little-league-baseball/ Under a new program sponsored by the DuPage Circuit Court Clerk’s office, courts in all 102 Illinois Counties will have an opportunity to improve sharing traffic ticket violation data, and increase violator penalties and enforcement. More police departments across the state of Illinois are issuing and filing traffic ticket, speeding tickets, ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/03/15/techology-to-improve-traffic-ticket-information-and-increase-penalties/ There is some significant controversy about the strict limitations on hours of operation for drivers under 18 years of age. 16 and 17 year old drivers, are commonly finding it necessary to rush home to meet the strict driving curfew of 10pm imposed by the Illinois DMV on junior operators ... http://www.myillinoisdefenselawyer.com/2008/03/15/illinois-strict-drivers-license-rules-for-those-under-18/