Illinois Summary Suspension Law & Due Process Rights

Virtually all DUI cases start with the issuance of a Notice of Statutory Summary Suspension.  The arresting officer hands the defendant a gray sheet of paper which states that the defendant’s driver’s license will be suspended 46 days from the date of arrest.  Many clients are understandibly upset that they will lose their license unless they are able to prove to a Judge: (1) they did not refuse chemical testing; (2) they were not read their warnings to motorist; (3) the officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe they were under the influence while driving; (4) they submitted to a test and