It is officially time to put down the phone while driving in Illinois. Laws changed on July 1st, allowing police officers to issue tickets to almost anyone using a hand-held device while operating a motor vehicle.
New Illinois marijuana laws do not change DUI laws
In January of 2020, recreational marijuana will be legal for Illinois residents. But while the laws on marijuana change in the state, laws on driving while under the influence of marijuana will stay the same.
Current marijuana laws in place until 2020
Many people may be happy to hear about the impending legalization of marijuana in Illinois. They may not realize, though, that marijuana will not officially be legal until January 2020.
How can a DUI conviction impact you?
In Illinois, the laws governing how DUI-related crimes are handled can be quite strict. As someone facing charges for a DUI crime, you will want to avoid it becoming a conviction. We at the Law Office of Philip R. Nathe are here to help.
