You think cops care about revenue when writing tickets? You bet they do, according to Local DUI Attorney Peter Buh.
“Many people think that court costs are just fines that go to the clerk and the county where someone pays for a ticket. “ Buh said. “That’s not the case and people should know it. Each fine that a motorist pays goes directly to the arresting agencies who depend upon that revenue to keep up operations, which includes paying salaries of law enforcement personnel. With local DUI arrests, it’s even more dramatic. In the State of Illinois, first offenders often pay thousands to the court system, but they don’t realize that $400 of that money goes directly to the State of Illinois’ general fund – supposedly to be given to the State Police - and $100 goes straight to the local law enforcement agency. All of these monies are supposed to be earmarked for DUI prevention, yet often they just go into a general fund. “
Attorney Buh added, “In Springfield right now there’s a bill pending that might strip local municipalities and county governments from costs revenue by having local monies transferred to the Illinois State Police to save 460 trooper jobs. That’s just incredible political lobbying on behalf of the troopers.”
The Bill, SB3695, has been sitting on the governor’s desk since June 3 awaiting signature into law. It is called the State Police Operations Assistance Fund and it is to be fund by the Clerks of Courts Act.
Buh concluded by saying, “So the next time a Trooper writes a ticket and comments, ‘I’m just doing my job,’ motorists everywhere ought to know that, quite frankly, he’s just saving his job. “ For further information, please visit Knox County DUI Attorney.
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Howard Thomas is your Illinois Knox County DUI Attorney
If you are the age of 21 and have been arrested for DUI in Knox County Illinois, Attorney Howard Thomas is the attorney you must retain. Attorney Thomas is familiar with the Illinois "zero tolerance." Zero Tolerance can have two separate meanings, depending upon your age.
For many individuals under 21 years of age arrested for DUI or DWI the zero tolerance law that may affect them first is the suspension of their drivers' licenses for having "Any" amount of alcohol in their system while operating a motor vehicle. In some states, including Illinois, the Zero Tolerance suspension cannot be added on to the statutory summary suspension that comes with any DUI or DWI. As a result, the arrested under 21 year old individual usually never sees the zero tolerance suspension applied during a DUI or DWI case. However, if you are in this category, it is vital that you contact an experienced local DUI attorney to advise you of your rights and license privileges. Most initial consultations are at no cost to the client.
For the rest of individuals charged with DUI or DWI, "zero tolerance" has a whole different meaning. In summary suspension terms, "zero tolerance" period is usually the first thirty days of a driver's license suspension in which no judge can give you permission to drive, even with a permit or a breath interlock ignition device (BAIID).
Most statutory summary suspensions cannot begin until a period of time has elapsed. In Illinois, for instance, the suspension does not begin until the 46th day after the arrest. Then the 30 days of "zero tolerance" begins. With a skilled and experienced local DUI attorney, it is possible to avoid the complications and consequences of the zero tolerance period. The sooner you find a competent local DUI attorney the sooner your counsel can work to rescind, or throw out, your suspension based upon Constitutional grounds.
It is important to retain a local DUI attorney who is highly experienced in Illinois DUI law. In addition, your attorney must be familiar with the county in which you are charged. Your local Knox County DUI Attorney may be able to challenge various portions of summary suspension. In addition to challenging the suspension, your Knox County DUI Attorney may able to have the criminal case dismissed or reduced from a DUI. You can contact Attorney Thomas at Knox County DUI Attorney. For other legal issues, contact your Local Attorney.
For many individuals under 21 years of age arrested for DUI or DWI the zero tolerance law that may affect them first is the suspension of their drivers' licenses for having "Any" amount of alcohol in their system while operating a motor vehicle. In some states, including Illinois, the Zero Tolerance suspension cannot be added on to the statutory summary suspension that comes with any DUI or DWI. As a result, the arrested under 21 year old individual usually never sees the zero tolerance suspension applied during a DUI or DWI case. However, if you are in this category, it is vital that you contact an experienced local DUI attorney to advise you of your rights and license privileges. Most initial consultations are at no cost to the client.
For the rest of individuals charged with DUI or DWI, "zero tolerance" has a whole different meaning. In summary suspension terms, "zero tolerance" period is usually the first thirty days of a driver's license suspension in which no judge can give you permission to drive, even with a permit or a breath interlock ignition device (BAIID).
Most statutory summary suspensions cannot begin until a period of time has elapsed. In Illinois, for instance, the suspension does not begin until the 46th day after the arrest. Then the 30 days of "zero tolerance" begins. With a skilled and experienced local DUI attorney, it is possible to avoid the complications and consequences of the zero tolerance period. The sooner you find a competent local DUI attorney the sooner your counsel can work to rescind, or throw out, your suspension based upon Constitutional grounds.
It is important to retain a local DUI attorney who is highly experienced in Illinois DUI law. In addition, your attorney must be familiar with the county in which you are charged. Your local Knox County DUI Attorney may be able to challenge various portions of summary suspension. In addition to challenging the suspension, your Knox County DUI Attorney may able to have the criminal case dismissed or reduced from a DUI. You can contact Attorney Thomas at Knox County DUI Attorney. For other legal issues, contact your Local Attorney.
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