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...
Criminal Defense – Dui Laws
Why contesting Breathalyzer results may be a good idea
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...
Severe penalties for woman convicted of fatal DUI accident
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....
Illinois teen driver facing drunk driving charges
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...
Holiday weekend means increased drunk driving enforcement
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...
Illinois firefighters hurt in drunk driving accident
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...
Illinois police officer facing drunk driving charges
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...
Is it possible for Breathalyzer results to be wrong?
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...
Illinois woman pleads guilty to DUI, faces decade behind bars
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...
Is it worthwhile to fight a drunk driving charge?
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...
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