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 The short answer: An improper lane usage citation under 625 ILCS 5/11-709 is a…
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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 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 Bottom line up front: Yes — in Illinois, you almost certainly must exit your vehicle if…
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 ›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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