QUESTION
Get arrested while having a valid international driver license
Asked on Jul 24th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Illinois
More details to this question:
Im a visitor in the U.S and The cops arrested me because I have an international driver license
And i told them that i asked in the dmv and they told me that i can drive in the U.S.A using my international driver license
But the officer replayed :" they gave you a wrong information "
And he gave me a ticket ( driving without a driver license ) and fine and court in august 11th
And othe ticket because he said that i used the bright lights but he didn't tell me that when he pulled me over
Even didn't tell me what my rights are !
What i should do or say to the judge.
1 ANSWER
Lori G. Levin
You are charged with driving without a license, which is a misdemeanor under Illinois law. A person can drive in Illinois with an international driver's license but must obtain an Illinois driver's license once they become a resident of the state for more than 90 days. There are other exceptions to the need to receive an Illinois license, such the one for non-resident university students.
Please contact an experienced defense attorney as soon as possible. There are potential ramifications should you be convicted of a misdemeanor.
This posting is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor establish an attorney-client relationship between the parties.
Lori G. Levin
Attorney at Law
180 N. LaSalle Suite 3700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-972-3756
levin@lorilevinlaw.com
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Answered on Jul 25th, 2015 at 6:22 AM