It’s no surprise that you can lose your license if you drink and drive, but the details can be confusing because in Illinois there are two different ways in which you can lose your license. There is what’s called a “statutory summary suspension” from the secretary of state, and then there potentially is a separate license suspension or revocation if you are found guilty of driving under the influence.

Statutory summary suspension

The main thing to know about Illinois’ statutory summary suspension is that it’s automatic. If you are arrested and a blood alcohol test at the police station confirms…
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