HERNANDEZ LAW OFFICE 76 S. Grove Elgin, IL 60120
Elgin, IL 60120
847-468-1200 (phone)
847-628-0184 (fax)
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76 S. Grove Ave
Suite 76B
Elgin, IL 60120
ph: 847-468-1200
fax: 847-628-0184
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Driving is such a privilege. At Hernandez Law Office, Ltd. our attorneys are well aware of how important your driving privileges are to you and your family. They affect so many aspect of your life. Our attorneys work diligently to protect your driving privileges. We also work diligently to recover your driving privileges if you have lost them.
Our office understands that there are many traffic offenses which can affect your driving privileges. We work to educate and empower our clients by giving them good counsel and representation. If you have traffic and DUI related questions please do not hesitate to contact our office for a free consultation.
I will review the tickets given to you.
I will explain each offense you are charged with and what penalties you may receive for each offense if you are found guilty.
I will speak with you about what happened to you on the day of your arrest to determine if there are any witnesses to interview.
Based on our consultation I will also determine if there is any evidence to be preserved and requested from the prosecution.
I will review your criminal background to assess whether it could affect the sentence possible in your current charges.
You will be given an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns.
You will be given a quote and should you retain my services you will be given a detailed written retainer.
On the first court date we will enter a plea of not guilty and be given preliminary discovery (any evidence the state has for your case).
I will review all the evidence that is given by that state which may include police reports, videos, 911 tapes, phone records, driving records, breathlyzer machine records, medical records and statements given witnesses.
After we review the evidence together we will determine if there is any evidence missing that we need to request from the prosecutor.
We will determine if your case should be tried before a judge or jury. Or if you would like me to negotiate that best possible offer in exchange for a plea of guilty.
You will receive a call from my office before each court date to remind you of your court date and to remind you if you are to bring any necessary documents with you to court.
If you are to plea or be found guilty, my office and I will help you obtain your DUI evaluation, obtain your treatment and counseling, remind you to attend your Victimin Impact Panel and remind you to reappear at your final court with proof that you have
If you are to plea or be found guilty, my office and I will:
1. Will explain all the terms and conditions of your sentence.
2.Help you obtain a conditional driving permit if one is available to you. Which may include an application before the judge and the installation of a BAIID device in your vehicle.
3. Help you obtain your DUI evaluation, we will help you find the nearest and most convenient provider.
4. Help you obtain your treatment and counseling and prescribed by your DUI evaluation.
5. Remind you to attend your Victimin Impact Panel.
6. Detail all your fines and costs, and provide you with information as to where such payments are made and when they are do.
6. Remind you to reappear at your final court with proof that you have completed all of the obligations of your sentence. You will come in to the office so we can make sure that you have all the documents, certificate and receipts you will need to provide the judge on your last court to provide proof that you have completed all the terms and conditions of your sentence.

Attorney's Corner:
BAIID Device: Friend or Foe?... or Monitoring Device Driving Permit my new best friend?
Before the Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) was created a driver who had temporarily lost his/her driving privileges as the result of a Statutory Summary Suspension could obtain relief by obtaining a Judicial Driving Permit (JDP).
The difficulties for such drivers were many. A JDP could only be granted to driver who had a fixed work schedule and a fixed work site. In theory the restrictions were meant to give the driver limited driving privileges however many drivers were in elgible for the relief of a JDP.
The MDDP is a new privilege which is not without its own limitations. The MDDP also has many restrictions which are detailed below
MDDP Restrictions:
* If you are under the age of 18 you are not eligible for an MDDP.
* You are only elgible for a MDDP if you are deemed to be a first-time offender as defined by the Secretary of State. (i.e. a driver who has not received a previous statutory summary suspension, has not been convicted of DUI or assigned court supervision for DUI in Illinois, or has not been convicted of DUI in another state within five years.)
* Your license must have been otherwise valid in order to obtain an MDDP.
* You are inelgible for an MDDP if a death or great bodily harm resulted from the DUI arrest
* You are inelgible for an MDDP if you have previously been convicted of reckless homicide or aggravated DUI that resulted in a death.
* An MDDP will only allow the holder of a commercial driver’s license to drive noncommercial vehicles.
* An MDDP will not allow you to drive a commercial vehicle if you are a holder of a commercial driver's license.
Other important MDDP facts:
* If you are granted an MDDP your driving privileges are not effective until the 31st day of your suspension.
* You will be required to use an Illinois certified BAIID provider to install/monitor your BAIID device on any vehicle you will be driving during your SSS.
****If you are found guilty of driving a car without a BAIID device during your SSS you will be found guilty of a Class 4 Felony.
Hernandez Law Office Ltd.
847-468-1200
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76 S. Grove Ave
Suite 76B
Elgin, IL 60120
ph: 847-468-1200
fax: 847-628-0184
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