It can be incredibly intimidating to see flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you are driving. Once you see this, you pull over, and you wait for law enforcement to approach your vehicle. If a police officer tells you that he or she stopped you because your...
Criminal Defense – DUI Laws
What happens if you drive while under the influence of marijuana?
When a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a vehicle, he or she is facing a higher chance of an accident. Drunk driving is a serious safety concern, as is drugged driving, and the penalties for either one of these can be steep. With the...
The non-criminal penalties your DUI could bring
A drunk driving conviction has the potential to bring various consequences to your life that could alter the course of your future. In addition to the criminal penalties you may face, such as time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and expensive fines, you may...
Can you expunge a DUI from your record?
Facing a DUI charge is nothing to take lightly. After all, if a court convicts you of DUI, you could have that mark on your record for the rest of your life. Unlike other states, Illinois law does not allow for the complete expungement of a drunk driving charge or...
How will I get to work if I can’t drive?
In Illinois, drunk driving is a very serious offense that the state does not take lightly. Because it only takes one drunk driver to take the lives of so many people. The laws surrounding the consequences of these offenses are serious. It can be difficult to prevent...
Drunk driving charges follow a car accident in Illinois
An Illinois driver is facing potentially significant penalties after crashing his vehicle into a signpost. Law enforcement arrested the man, believing that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. If convicted of the drunk driving charges he...
What evidence might officers look for in a DUI stop?
The idea of getting into any kind of legal trouble can stress out any Illinois resident. Unfortunately, almost anyone could end up in a situation where a police officer believes the person has violated the law in some way. One of the most common of these situations is...
There were fewer DUIs in Illinois during 2020
Over the past year, more people have been home, and fewer people have been going out. For a significant portion of 2020, people were not in bars, restaurants and other places where alcohol is served. Because of this, statistics indicate there were fewer DUIs in...
Biker injured in drunk driving crash, driver charged
A car accident poses unique threats to those who are on motorcycles. Even with protective gear, bikers are more likely to experience serious injuries in collisions with larger and heavier vehicles. Recently, a biker suffered grave injuries after a collision with a...
Increased traffic patrols in some parts of Illinois during July
In Illinois, driving while under the influence of alcohol or committing other types of traffic violations can result in serious financial and legal repercussions. If convicted, one could face time behind bars, expensive fines and other consequences, such as loss of...