Articles Posted in Drunk Driving Defense

What happens when Illinois officers pull residents over on suspicion of DUI? In these cases, they will run tests to see if you are over the legal alcohol limit. One way to check your blood alcohol content (BAC) level is through breath tests. But what are these tests? How accurate are they? Today, we will…

Illinois cracks down hard on anyone accused of driving under the influence. You should know as much as possible about the tools used by law enforcement. Today we will focus on field sobriety tests. Officers often use these tests as a “first line”. Based on results, they may administer other tests like blood or breath…

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 test are thought to indicate intoxication, especially when other test results show…

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 of the food and drink that can directly influence a BAC test. These foods and drinks…

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 tests can be more accurate than others,…

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 planning on drinking, but a friend provided mixed drinks.…

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 family members to want to do all they can to…

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 reputation. The initial arrest is considered embarrassing by many…

Drunk drivers in Illinois face a variety of legal punishments, from loss of license to fines to jail time. More importantly, drunk driving can also cause devastating injuries to you and other drivers, which is why it’s such a risky proposition. With the holiday season fast approaching, State Farm offers the following tips on how…