By: W. Scott Hanken Former Sangamon County Prosecutor | Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Voted “Best Attorney” — Illinois Times Best of Springfield & State Journal-Register Reader’s Choice Springfield, IL • Sangamon County • (217) 544-4057 • hankenlaw.com ⚡ Already charged with a DUI in Springfield or Sangamon County? Call (217) 544-4057 now for…
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By: W. Scott Hanken Former Sangamon County Prosecutor | Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Voted “Best Attorney” — Illinois Times Best of Springfield & State Journal-Register Reader’s Choice Springfield, IL • Sangamon County • (217) 544-4057 • hankenlaw.com Getting pulled over in Illinois is stressful — even when you haven’t done anything seriously wrong.…
Continue reading ›By: W. Scott Hanken Former DUI Prosecutor | Voted “Best Attorney” by Illinois Times & State Journal-RegisterSpringfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Springfield, IL • Sangamon County • (217) 544-4057 If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Springfield, the clock is already ticking. To help your DUI attorney build a defense against flawed Field…
Continue reading ›By: W. Scott Hanken Former DUI Prosecutor | Voted “Best Attorney” by Illinois Times & State Journal-RegisterSpringfield Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney Springfield, IL • Sangamon County • (217) 544-4057 Arrested for DUI in Springfield or Sangamon County with Skoal, Zyn, or a breath mint still in your mouth? The officer’s failure to follow the…
Continue reading ›By W. Scott Hanken – Springfield’s Top Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney Named Best Attorney by Illinois Times “Best of Springfield” and State Journal-Register Reader’s Choice Facing a DUI in Sangamon County? You still have strong, proven ways to fight it — and win. As a lifelong Springfield resident, Griffin High School graduate, former Sangamon…
Continue reading ›Have you been arrested for DUI in Springfield or Sangamon County and received a notice of suspension from the Illinois Secretary of State? If cannabis was involved, you may face two separate administrative license suspensions — not just one. Many local drivers ask questions like: This comprehensive post breaks it all down with real-world problem-solving…
Continue reading ›If you were pulled over on I-55, Veterans Parkway, or near the Illinois State Fairgrounds and ended up in handcuffs, your first thought is likely: “Is my life over?” In Sangamon County, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge is a high-stakes legal battle. Whether you were processed at the Sangamon County Jail or stopped…
Continue reading ›What Is Illinois’ Implied Consent Law for Cannabis Impairment, and How Does It Affect Springfield Drivers? As a leading criminal and DUI defense lawyer in Springfield, Illinois, I’ve seen firsthand how the evolving landscape of cannabis laws can create confusion for drivers in Sangamon County. With recreational cannabis legal since 2020, many residents assume they’re…
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