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Originally Posted by eyescantseelh What is the name of your state? illinois
My fiance was recently involved in a car accident, in which his truck was flipped over. the bartlett cops gave him the run around, and disregarded the witnesses that said that the lady that hit him ran the red light. he was driving on a valid missouri license and he never knew his illinois license was suspended because of unpaid parking tickets. nothing serious like DUI's. i was just wondering if anyone knows whats the worse that can happen to him. is he going to end up going to jail? if so does anyone know for how long. any information is much appreciated |
Class A misdemeanor punishable in Illinois by up to 364 days in jail and up to $2500.00 in fines if charged as a misdemeanor.
(625 ILCS 5/6‑301) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6‑301) Sec. 6‑301. Unlawful use of license or permit.
(a) It is a violation of this Section for any person:
1. To display or cause to be displayed or have in his possession any cancelled, revoked or suspended license or permit; ****************************..
1. Any person convicted of a violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to a minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service, preferably at an alcohol abuse prevention program, if available.
2. Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this Section shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
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1st Offense:
$500 to $2500 fine
and/or up to 1 year in jail.
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