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Old 04-09-2012, 07:12 PM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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I was recently charged with driving on a suspended license in Illinois. I had a suspended license in Florida that I didn't know about...

I live in Michigan and it IS valid there.

I have been looking online and this looks pretty scary and I'm trying to get everything straightened out. I paid all of my fees in Florida now.

Does anyone know anybody who has been charged with this and what I should expect? I'm pretty nervous here. Online it says 2500 dollars and 360 days in jail. This seems harsh... considering the fact that I didn't know and also that I have a valid license where I live.
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Old 04-09-2012, 07:21 PM
 
Location: Not where you ever lived
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You need a lawyer. You need to know why your license was suspended. I do not believe this is a DIY project.
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Old 04-10-2012, 03:02 PM
 
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When you have a suspended/ revoked license in any state your drivers license in Illinois is not valid. DWLS is a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison. The fine amount is set by the judge. Get a traffic attorney
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Old 04-10-2012, 06:16 PM
 
Location: River North, Chicago, Illinois
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Time to lawyer up. Taking free internet advice is a great way to land in jail even if you normally wouldn't.
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Old 04-11-2012, 07:35 AM
 
Location: Viña del Mar, Chile
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Thanks everyone, got myself a lawyer. There goes my vacation this summer
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