Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of any intoxicating substance is illegal in Illinois, whether it's alcohol, prescription drugs, or marijuana and cannabis-related products.While it's been legal to purchase recreational marijuana since Jan. 1, police...
Dui Defense
Former Assistant State’s Attorney charged with DUI after accident
When people drink too much and drive in Illinois, they could be charged with a DUI. This is true for anyone. No one is above the law in that respect. This is evidenced by the fact that a former Assistant State's Attorney was recently charged with a DUI. She allegedly...
What is an aggravated DUI in Illinois?
Drinking alcohol can be a fun way to unwind after a long day, socialize with friends, or watch sports. However, if people consume too much alcohol it can lead to problems and consequences that they don't want. That could be that they say something they regret,...
Driver’s license suspensions for DUIs in Illinois
Being able to drive in Illinois is a privilege. When driving, people must obey the many traffic laws in the state. These laws include laws regarding speed limits, signaling turns, yielding to other cars, not texting or using the Internet while driving, obeying traffic...
Illinois woman charged with aggravated DUI
A woman in Illinois is facing two counts of aggravated DUI following an accident on an interstate ramp. The woman was driving with two passengers and apparently lost control of the vehicle, causing the car to roll over.The front-seat passenger, who reportedly was not...
A DUI charge doesn’t guarantee conviction
Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence are concerned about having a conviction on their criminal record. However, there are many ways to have the charges dismissed. A criminal defense attorney in your area can inform you on possible defense...
The benefits of a DUI plea bargain
If one has been charged with a DUI, an Illinois criminal defense attorney can evaluate the case and help determine what the next steps should be. Many DUI cases end before trial, when the defendant agrees to enter into a plea bargain. In some cases, the prosecuting...
Field sobriety tests are not always accurate
We often hear about how the accuracy of Breathalyzer results depends on various factors such as whether the officer at the scene administered the test correctly and properly calibrated the Breathalyzer device. However, field sobriety test results can also be...
Man charged with drunk driving and reckless homicide
Drunk driving is always a serious offense, but it can become even more serious if it leads to a loss of life. If a drunk driver causes an accident that kills one or more people, the driver may face charges reckless homicide while driving under the influence. In...
Illinois driver charged with DUI; found sleeping in running car
An Illinois man was recently arrested and is facing DUI charges after he fell asleep in his running vehicle. Officers alleged that the man's running vehicle was in the thru lane of traffic in a parking lot on the south side of a parking garage.After waking the man,...
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