Laws change, and in Illinois, a law passed in 2016 introduced significant changes regarding driver’s license reinstatement. You need your car to get around and are probably used to driving on a daily basis. If the state suspended or revoked your driving privileges,...
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What do you know about getting a job with a DUI?
Even though police pulled you over and charged you with drunk driving, you want to defend yourself and protect your legal rights. At the same time, you also want to advance your career. Chron explains whether a DUI could keep you from getting a job. Understand how...
Understanding Illinois’ ignition interlock device laws
When you receive a conviction for driving under the influence in Illinois and wish to seek driving relief, you must install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device on any vehicle you drive, if granted it. The device makes it so you have to submit a suitable,...
Getting your driver’s license back after a DUI
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious crime with harsh consequences. If an Illinois court convicts you of drunk driving, you will automatically lose your driver’s license until you complete the requirements to get it back. Suspension versus...
How to find out if your license has been suspended
If you drive with a suspended license in Illinois, you could face a variety of penalties. However, there is a chance that you are driving with a suspended license and don't even know it. While authorities will likely send a notice by mail, there is a chance that you...
New law takes effect setting court fines and fees in Illinois
Critics have long said that Illinois’ legal system is disproportionately harsh on low- and middle-income citizens compared to the wealthy. Excessive fines and fees for traffic offenses, DUIs and other violations can hurt access to employment, transportation and...
Mistakes to avoid after a DUI arrest
If this is your first time getting arrested for a DUI, it is essential for you to stay calm and be mindful of your actions. What you do leading up to your court date could potentially impact the outcome. The law takes a strict stance against alleged offenders. That is...
Black defendants face bias from black and white bail judges
According to a new study, bail judges in Illinois and across the U.S. discriminate against black defendants. The bias occurs whether the judges are black or white. For the study, which will be published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Harvard Law School...
Marijuana intoxication difficult to measure
Illinois residents may be aware that several states recently legalized the recreational use of marijuana. As restrictions on marijuana use loosen around the country, there are growing concerns about how to prevent motor vehicle accidents by drivers that may be...
Designated drivers may be tested for alcohol with new patch
An Illinois resident who has volunteered to be the designated driver for a night out with friends may find it challenging to refrain from alcohol consumption. If the designated driver slips up and has a few drinks, the mistake could lead to a car accident, DUI charges...