Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

If you are suspected of drunk driving, the officer will usually administer a field sobriety test. The horizontal gaze nystagmus test tracks a person's eye movement while following an object, such as a pen. Certain involuntary jerking movements of the eyes during this...

Illinois law enforcement uses tests to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. These tests have their strengths and weaknesses. Today we will look at one unique weakness, which involves other substances interfering with results.  IFL Science examines some...

To some in Springfield, it may seem as though self-defense is so often cited as a justification for violent action that it loses any validity as an actual defense. Such skepticism is no doubt born of the assumption that when it comes to an altercation, “it takes two...

As a resident of Illinois who has been pulled over on suspicion of driving while under the influence, you are likely going to have to deal with being administered tests that will be used to determine what your blood alcohol content (BAC) level is. Though some of these...

For many people, birthdays are a big deal. Often, people have parties with their friends and family members to celebrate another year of life and welcome the next year. Many people also choose to drink alcohol at their birthday party, or they may not have been...

Maybe your partner or spouse makes you upset without meaning to. Or perhaps life in Illinois inevitably aggravates you, causing you to unleash your aggression before you can contain it. To avoid hurting someone and ending up in handcuffs, you should learn to control...

As in other states, a breakdown of drug crimes in Illinois reveals patterns in drug use, drug arrests and convictions. A complex and changing mix of factors affects these patterns in a variety of ways. Pertinent factors include the availability of substances in...

Being a good driver will save you money on sky-high insurance by preventing you from getting involved in accidents. It will also save you money on traffic tickets, which can become exorbitant when you rack up fines and penalties. Business Insider explains what you can...

Drug addiction is associated with a wide range of negative consequences. Along with potential legal issues, including arrest and fines, there is also a risk that your loved one will overdose or have their health compromised in other ways. As a result, it’s natural for...

Drunk driving gravely endangers yourself and other drivers. It also results in a number of legal consequences that can impact a person’s life in many different ways. Very Well Mind explains the many penalties of receiving a DUI conviction. DUI can take a toll on your...