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...
DUI
Should multiple DUI arrests lead to forfeiture of vehicle?
A recent drunk driving case has led to the threat of forfeiture of personal property, a penalty that some may view as inappropriate. An Illinois man recently arrested for drunk driving is facing the loss of his personal vehicle because of repeat DUI convictions on his...
Are there options to retain your driving privileges after a DUI?
A DUI traffic stop often leads to driver’s license suspension. And not having a license makes it difficult for you to drive to work or transport family members or loved ones that rely on you. Thankfully, Illinois residents who lose their driving privileges due to a...
Illinois man facing serious charges after an arrest for DUI
An Illinois man is facing serious repercussions after an arrest for drunk driving in Kane County. When law enforcement pulled him over and conducted a breath test, the results revealed his BAC was extremely high. In fact, it was around 2.5 times higher than the legal...
Were there problems with your DUI traffic stop?
Illinois laws do not look kindly on drunk driving offenses, and the penalties these charges can bring have the potential to change your life. If you are facing a DUI, it is in your interests to take your case seriously and begin pursuing your defense options. This is...
Is it possible to get a DUI on an electric scooter in Illinois?
Bird and Lime scooters have been popping up in small and large cities across America. As national attention has focused on the numerous injuries caused by the scooters, many wonder if they could face charges for riding one under the influence.Each city and state hold...
Avoid a DUI over holidays and throughout the year
Holiday weekends are often filled with a lot of fun, but could also be filled with problems if there's too much alcohol involved. A large number of people are arrested each year for DUI over long holiday weekends, partially due to parties going on and partially due to...
Can you afford to get a DUI in Illinois?
Have you been here before? You had one drink, or maybe a few. Some time has gone by and perhaps you had something to eat, so you feel okay to drive. Suddenly lights are flashing behind you and now you're not okay. How did you get here? Maybe you rolled through a stop...