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In this article, our St. Charles criminal attorneys discuss the various ways your license can be suspended along with the length of time each specific suspension could last. You have a right to a hearing for your driving privileges and some questions to expect are:
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Read more about the DUI law from our Saint Charles criminal defense attorneys.
Our St. Charles criminal attorneys explain different ways your license can be suspended when faced with a DUI.
You are still entitled to a hearing even if your license is suspended. If you fail to file a Petition for Hearing within 90 days of your arrest, your right to a hearing will be waived. Within 30 days of the filing date, you will receive a hearing.
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Read more about the DUI law from our Saint Charles criminal defense lawyers.
When faced with a DUI, there are important points you need to know. If you receive a DUI, it's possible the charges can be reduced or dismissed and if the court doesn't allow this supervision can enable you to keep your license and keep a conviction off your record. To receive this you will have to take any classes that the court requests.
After a second DUI, circumstances become more difficult and you lose any eligibility for court supervision and the revocation of your license is a certainty. Charges escalate if you're a repeat offender and it's crucial to know that receiving a third DUI is considered a felony in the state of Illinois.