Criminal Defense – DUI Laws

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A police officer stopping you is no one’s idea of a fun event. When most drivers see those flashing blue lights in their rearview mirror or hear the whoop-whoop of a siren, they mutter under their breath and feel a spike in their heartrate. Even when drivers do not...

A drunk driving charge can result in serious criminal penalties, especially if the defendant caused an accident that resulted in the injury or death of another person. One Illinois driver is facing more than a decade behind bars because of a fatal DUI crash that took...