Gee, maybe someone could blog about it…

There’s all sorts of “wrong” going on there. Almost makes you wonder what’s in the downloadable e-book, right?

Hey Matt, Thanks for the explaining. I guess it was even worse than I thought.

By virtue of either some sort of joke on the profession or inflated bar passage rates, I am a lawyer who can spot such errors and I’d like to give you a hand here.

“Just know this: There is no such thing as an Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.”

Correct. That’s #1.

“The police officer cannot force you to submit to a chemical test.”

Incorrect. That’s #2. Blood can be drawn in accidents involving personal injury. Additionally, google “Kane County No Refusal Weekend” for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s position on the matter (hint: They’ll get a warrant).

“However, if it is found that you refused the test, your Illinois Driver’s License will be suspended for a one-year period by the Department of Motor Vehicles no matter what the outcome of the court case is.”

Incorrect #3. If you meet the criteria for a summary suspension and you refuse, it will be a MINIMUM of one year. A maximum of three. And it doesn’t have to be “found” by anybody. If the cop checks that box on the paperwork that’s headed to the Secretary of State (not the DMV, as we know), the wheels are automatically set in motion.

“You have the right to a hearing to contest this suspension and must request this hearing within ten (10) days from the date of your arrest.”

Incorrect #4. Your suspension starts 45 days after your arrest. You have a right to a hearing within 30 days of the day you file the petition asking for a hearing. However, you have NINETY days (not 10) in which to file the petition demanding a hearing.

In short, everything in that paragraph is wrong.