If you or somebody that you know has been charged with driving under the influence or DUI, this is a criminal matter and can have severe repercussions. What you may not be familiar with is there is an underlying charge of a statutory summary suspension of a driver’s license.

This means that those who are arrested for driving under the influence or DUI will have their license suspended for 46 days from the date of arrest. You are not allowed to drive on the roads in the State of Illinois during this 46 day time period.

There is the possibility of gaining your driving privileges back through a hardship license for those who meet the qualifications. If you need your license in order to drive to work, school, or to receive medical care, you may be able to receive a hardship license from the State of Illinois.

It is important that you contact the attorneys at Ankin Law Office LLC immediately so that a petition to receive your summary suspension can be placed on file and all the necessary steps will be taken as soon as possible.

If you are the victim of a drunk driver, it is important that you get legal assistance immediately to make sure all the necessary steps are taken to file a proper civil suit. We know that suffering injuries through a car accident or losing a loved one is a very emotional and stressful time, but do not let this anguish prohibit you from following your legal rights. Any individual that is driving under the influence of alcohol and injures another person is capable of receiving civil legal action against them and their insurance company will most likely send a representative to try and persuade you to settle out of court. While this seems like a quick and easy solution, you are putting yourself at risk of losing out on settlement money, care, and repayment. Ankin Law Office knows you deserve better than this and want to help you obtain the maximum possible amount of settlement to make sure you receive nothing but the best.