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Statewide blitz targeting DUI drivers results in many arrests
It is not uncommon for law enforcement in Illinois and across the nation to have periodic enforcement periods in which they target drivers who might be under the influence. While this strategy is designed to improve safety on the road and catch drivers who are...
Can felons own a firearm?
The right to own a firearm is a guarantee in the U.S. Constitution, but if you have a felony charge on your criminal record, you lose that right. According to FindLaw, convicted felons in Illinois cannot own or have in their possession any type of firearm. In...
How does Illinois define first-degree murder?
First-degree murder constitutes the most serious homicide charge you can face in Illinois. Homicide itself means killing someone deliberately and without authority of law. Illinois Criminal Code Chapter 720, Section 5/9-1, contains the laws applying to first-degree...
Can I get a DUI for driving high?
Illinois is one of a few states that includes drug use in its DUI laws. The statute itself explains its intention in the title, “Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof.” If you...
What are drivers license points in Illinois?
On top of fines, traffic tickets can have an adverse effect on your life in another form: license points. The state stacks these on driving records as well to determine when to consider suspension or outright revocation for your driving privileges. Many traffic...
What is the difference between misdemeanors and felonies?
Dealing with the criminal system in the US can be overwhelming, but the first step is understanding legal terminology. Most people have heard about misdemeanors and felonies, but it is important to understand how these are different and what impact they may have on...
Distracted driving and common DUI penalty
For many people in Illinois, the loss of one's driving privileges due to a driving under the influence offense may create significant hardships. Without the right to drive, a person may be unable to keep a job, for example. Some DUI defendants may reinstate their...
Can police arrest me for burglary if I did not steal anything?
Society often speaks of robbery and burglary together, and so they might be two of the most frequently confused criminal offenses by the general public. In fact, they have very little in common beyond the goal of committing a crime. You do not have to steal, or even...
What happens when a valid prescription leads to drug charges?
Rather than taking illegal substances, your recent drug charges stemmed from a valid medication. Do you understand why this happened? The Recovery Village explains how taking a prescription medication in the wrong place at the wrong time could lead to a...
What are Illinois’ ignition interlock laws?
All 50 states have ignition interlock device laws DUI offenders. However, the specifics of interlock device laws between states. In the state of Illinois, both first-time and subsequent offenders must install an ignition interlock device on their cars if they wish to...
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