Posted on October 14, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Experienced Illinois Expungement Attorney

The negative consequences of an arrest and prosecution can last far beyond the conclusion of your case. Even if you are never charged, an arrest can have a serious negative impact on your life including interfering with employment, housing and education opportunities. Anyone can do a background check on you and discover your criminal record. At the The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C., we help individuals avoid these negative consequences by expunging their criminal record.

Expungement Laws in Illinois

Expungement effectively wipes your criminal record clean. An expungement order mandates that law enforcement records and court records pertaining to the arrest in question should be removed. Once your record is expunged, you no longer have to worry that it will appear on any background check.

Expungement laws vary from state to state. In Illinois, you may only have your criminal record expunged if:

-You are arrested but never charged

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in chicago

Experienced Illinois Expungement Attorney

The negative consequences of an arrest and prosecution can last far beyond the conclusion of your case. Even if you are never charged, an arrest can have a serious negative impact on your life including interfering with employment, housing and education opportunities. Anyone can do a background check on you and discover your criminal record. At the The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C., we help individuals avoid these negative consequences by expunging their criminal record.

Expungement Laws in Illinois

Expungement effectively wipes your criminal record clean. An expungement order mandates that law enforcement records and court records pertaining to the arrest in question should be removed. Once your record is expunged, you no longer have to worry that it will appear on any background check.

Expungement laws vary from state to state. In Illinois, you may only have your criminal record expunged if:

-You are arrested but never charged

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Experienced Illinois Expungement Attorney

The negative consequences of an arrest and prosecution can last far beyond the conclusion of your case. Even if you are never charged, an arrest can have a serious negative impact on your life including interfering with employment, housing and education opportunities. Anyone can do a background check on you and discover your criminal record. At the The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C., we help individuals avoid these negative consequences by expunging their criminal record.

Expungement Laws in Illinois

Expungement effectively wipes your criminal record clean. An expungement order mandates that law enforcement records and court records pertaining to the arrest in question should be removed. Once your record is expunged, you no longer have to worry that it will appear on any background check.

Expungement laws vary from state to state. In Illinois, you may only have your criminal record expunged if:

-You are arrested but never charged

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Traffic Law

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Illinois attorney

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Traffic Law

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Illinois attorney

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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 Posted on October 14, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Illinois Traffic and Suspended License Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offenses of driving while your license is suspended or revoked and the penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Driving with a suspended license is typically a misdemeanor in Illinois. There are some aggravating circumstances that can cause it to become a felony, however. Either way, this charge can seriously jeopardize your driving privileges, lead to a lengthened suspension, and may even lead to jail time.

SENTENCING

First conviction — Class A misdemeanor; possible imprisonment of up to 12 months; mandatory imprisonment of 10 days in jail or 30 days of community serv­ice; fines of up to $2,500; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or for­feiture of vehicle.

Second conviction — Class 4 felony; possible imprisonment of 1-3 years; min­imum 30 days in jail or 300 hours of community service; fines of up to $25,000; suspension of driving privileges for double the original suspension period or additional revocation of 1 year; may result in seizure or forfeiture of vehicle.

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