Criminal Defense – DUI Laws

A drunk driving charge may bring serious penalties to a defendant’s life, especially if it resulted in the death or injury of another driver or passenger. An Illinois man is facing the possibility of extensive time behind bars for his role in an accident that claimed...

The penalties for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle are steep. They can range from time behind bars to loss of driving privileges and much more. The consequences are even more severe when a DUI involves an accident resulting in a personal injury or fatality. An...

The decisions a college student makes in his or her years at school can have a profound and long-term impact on his or her life. Facing charges for drunk driving can cause problems for years into the future, and even a one-time mistake can have detrimental...

A recent motor vehicle accident in Illinois involving three different vehicles resulted in the arrest of one driver, a 74-year-old man. An investigation of the accident determined the cause of the crash was likely intoxicated driving. As a result of this accident,...

A DUI conviction in Illinois can lead to penalties that may change the course of a person’s life. The potential implications are especially serious for those convicted in connection with a drunk driving accident that resulted in the injury or death of another...

In Illinois, a drunk driving conviction will remain on a driver’s record for the rest of his or her life. A state lawmaker wants to change that, allowing eligible drivers the opportunity for a second chance. She says that DUI laws should change as they result in...

Drunk driving can lead to serious criminal charges for Illinois drivers convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The penalties for these types of criminal charges are especially serious for those convicted of a DUI-related car accident. One Illinois woman...

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...

A recent traffic stop in Joliet led to the arrest of an Illinois woman who has previous drunk driving offenses on her criminal record. It is not clear what actions gave law enforcement probable cause to initiate the traffic stop, but the driver was arrested at the...

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...