Matthew David Keenan Traffic Violations Law Blog

CAN THEY TAKE MY BLOOD? YOUR RIGHTS AND DUI BLOOD TESTING

Thursday, April 19, 2012 by Matthew David Keenan

Under certain circumstances, Illinois police can require you to submit to blood alcohol testing, but they cannot physically force you to give the sample.... Read More
Posted at 10:43 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

SPEEDING IN ILLINOIS: A PASSAGEWAY TO BIG TROUBLE

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

A speeding ticket or other moving violation can give the police the window they need to look for evidence of other crimes. ... Read More
Posted at 15:54 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING IN ILLINOIS?

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

In Illinois, you may not drive while using a cell phone or texting except under limited circumstances.... Read More
Posted at 15:23 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

LEAD-FOOTED DRIVERS, BEWARE!: ILLINOIS'S NEW SPEEDING LAW

Monday, March 21, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

As of January 1, 2011, Illinois has a new, stiffer speeding violation law.  Instead of a moving violation, drivers who are going over 31 mph can face misdemeanor charges and a potential jail sentence.  While speeding cases are tough to fight, an experienced attorney can help determine the best strategy to defend your case.... Read More
Posted at 12:12 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

"I DON'T HAVE CAR INSURANCE!": DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE IN ILLINOIS

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 by Matthew David Keenan

The State of Illinois requires all drivers to have auto liability insurance.  If you are caught driving without insurance on a first offense, you might be eligible for late compliance.  If not, you may have to pay a fine and face the suspension of your license.  Should you continue to drive, the penalties become more and more serious.... Read More
Posted at 13:49 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

"BUT I'LL LOSE MY JOB!:" TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND THE COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Matthew David Keenan

In Illinois, you can lose your commercial driver's license for certain traffic-related offenses even if you weren't driving a commerical motor vehicle at the time.  An attorney can help you vigorously pursue any defenses you might have.... Read More
Posted at 14:27 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations
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