The Illinois Vehicle Code provides for enhanced punishment for a person who violates §11-501 while his or her driving privileges are suspended or revoked for violation of §11-501, §11-501.1, or §11-401. 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(1)(G). A person convicted under this section is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

In Illinois, an individual's driver's license can be suspended for a number of reasons, ranging widely in degree of severity, and punishment. One of the most serious types of suspended license charges stems from an alcohol related suspension, such as DUI/DWI. There are also more typical types of suspensions, arising from failure to appear in court, etc. A related charge could be driving without having ever been issued a driver's license. A less onerous charge is simply driving while not having one's driver's license in their possession.

Got DUI attorneys have defended those accused of driving on a suspended license. In assisting one in this type of situation, they take the time to analyze the reason why the license is suspended, and plan the necessary actions which must be undertaken to restore one's driving privileges.

Got DUI attorneys have helped many clients get their suspended license charges reduced or completely dismissed. They have saved many people money in fines, as well as jail time and other serious consequences.

In Driving on a Suspended License cases, got DUI attorneys almost always make all of the required court appearances on behalf of their clients. They keep their clients up to date as to what they are doing, and as to all future court dates.

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