The men and women who operate large trucks and commercial vehicles play a critical role in the economy. They are responsible for the transportation of goods across the country, and many aspects of daily life are dependent on the safe operation of these types of...
Criminal Defense – DUI Laws
When are you most likely to get a DUI in Illinois?
A drunk driving criminal charge has the potential to change your life. Even if you do not receive a conviction, this type of allegation could result in damage to your personal reputation and other areas of your life. It is critical that you take a DUI seriously, even...
Field sobriety tests during a traffic stop for suspected DUI
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...
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...
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