Criminal Defense – Dui Laws

Illinois laws regarding the intoxicated operation of a vehicle are strict, and the consequences are severe. If convicted of drunk driving, an individual could face penalties that have the potential to cause a long-term impact. Whether it is a first-time offense or...

Allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol can bring serious criminal penalties for Illinois drivers, especially if it involves an accident resulting in injury. One Des Plaines driver was charged with drunk driving and other offenses after a crash left a...

A Joliet resident is going to prison for 11 years after a conviction for intoxicated driving. His sentence is particularly lengthy because his most recent DUI conviction will be the 10th on his criminal record. Before his sentencing, he pleaded guilty to aggravated...

When Illinois law enforcement stops a driver for suspected drunk driving, there are certain tests they may administer to determine a driver’s state. Alcohol affects people in different ways, and there are standard tests that may indicate if a chemical test of a...

Two Illinois drivers are facing criminal charges after two different car accidents in Batavia. Both men are facing drunk driving charges after motor vehicle crashes. Right now, the two defendants are out on bond, but they are required to appear in court at the end of...

Illinois laws regarding intoxicated driving are strict, and repeat offenders could face significant time behind bars for subsequent convictions. One man is facing sentencing after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence. This is his 10th drunk...

An Illinois man was recently arrested after causing an accident and leaving the scene. The driver apparently crashed into a parked vehicle, which happened to be a detective’s car. The detective, it is alleged, turned on the flashing lights in an attempt to get him to...

A DUI in Illinois has the potential to change a driver’s life. This is a serious criminal charge, one that can result in time behind bars, fines, loss of driving privileges and more. It is essential for one who is facing these charges to take the situation seriously...

An Illinois woman recently learned that she would be spending a significant amount of time behind bars because of her role in an alcohol-related accident. She was previously convicted of causing a DUI accident that took the life of the father of one of her children....

Facing criminal charges is serious, no matter the age of the defendant. An Illinois teenager is facing serious legal repercussions after an arrest for drunk driving. The 17-year-old was arrested after an accident left his vehicle overturned in a ditch. He is...