Criminal Defense – Dui Laws

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...

On a long holiday weekend, traffic is typically higher, and there may be an increased number of accidents. Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, and people may use this as an opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. This may also lead to an increase in...

An Illinois man is facing various criminal charges for his role in a serious collision that left three firefighters injured. The accident occurred when a firetruck was struck by another vehicle while crossing a Peoria road in the early morning hours. The driver is...

An Illinois law enforcement officer is facing serious legal consequences after he was arrested and charged with a DUI. This followed an incident during which he operated an undercover police vehicle, using both its lights and sirens, while under the influence of...

Breathalyzers are devices used by law enforcement to measure a driver’s blood alcohol content. The results of a test performed with one of these devices can result in an arrest and criminal charges, but how accurate are they? There are reasons to have concerns about...

An Illinois woman recently pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge that could place her in jail for up to 10 years. She admitted to driving off a bridge while under the influence of alcohol. The bridge was under construction and the incident resulted in injury to two...

An arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can come with a range of consequences that could negatively affect a person’s life. Whether it is a first DUI charge or there are prior convictions on an Illinois driver’s record, it is possible to build a...

Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, you put yourself and others at risk of being involved in a crash or accident. You can be impaired by many substances, not just alcohol. That's important to know, especially as someone with chronic medical...

You were driving home from work and felt a little unusual. You thought that you were a bit dizzy, and you felt like you needed to eat. The next thing you knew, you were waking up on the side of the road with the police and emergency services all around you.The officer...

A special prosecutor may be appointed in a case involving an Illinois police officer who is facing a drunk driving charge in connection with a Jan. 19 motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of one of her colleagues. The motion to appoint a special prosecutor was...