DUI is a serious charge by itself under Illinois law. It becomes much more serious in cases involving a motor vehicle accident, and if someone is killed in the accident, the charges can land a defendant in prison for years. While many Illinois residents may think they...
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Drunk Driving Defense
How can DUI charges impact a commercial driver’s license?
Being accused of driving under the influence in Illinois can be a problem for anyone. It can hinder their attempts to secure future employment or advance in their current job. It can curry disfavor in the community and damage a person and their family. Worse, it can...
Illinois man charged with murder in car crash
Under Illinois law, a person who drives while intoxicated and causes an accident that kills another person can face many criminal charges. These charges may include reckless homicide. They do not often include first-degree murder, but that extreme charge was filed...
Understanding the overall cost of a DUI conviction in Illinois
When a person is arrested for driving under the influence in Illinois, they are likely to immediately consider the legal consequences and the financial costs associated with a potential conviction. There is no doubt that the prospect of incarceration, a driver’s...
What are police officers looking for in field sobriety tests?
Each year in Illinois thousands of people are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. First-time offenders might face misdemeanor charges, while repeat offenders may face severe felony charges. However, all DUI cases have one thing in common: they should be taken...
Breathalyzers and DUI defense
If you have been pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving and blown a breath test that shows you at 0.08%, does this mean you are not entitled to a defense against DUI charges? No, it does not. In this blog post, we will discuss chemical breath tests and how to...
Did your medical condition lead to your DUI arrest?
Even though you’re considered innocent until proven guilty, the police are going to think the worst of you when they see something that they think is indicative of criminal wrongdoing. This is often seen in the context of alleged drunk driving, where the police...
What do I do when I get pulled over?
While it is true that we generally do not have to interact with the police or help them with an investigation. If we are pulled over in our vehicle, this is a forced interaction we must participate in. Traffic violations When one is pulled over because of some traffic...
How can accused drivers challenge a breathalyzer test?
If a breathalyzer test led to drunk driving charges, accused drivers can benefit from understanding how they may be able to challenge a breathalyzer test. Accused drivers should be familiar with all of their criminal defense options and how they may be able to help...
What are the potential penalties for a second DUI?
People in Illinois drink alcohol for many different reasons. There is generally nothing wrong with consuming alcohol either, however, some of the choices they make while drinking can cause trouble for themselves and others. One choice that can get people in trouble...