Don’t Take On Legal Challenges On Your Own
The common terms for DUI are "drinking and driving" and "drunk driving." But in Illinois, you do not actually have to be driving to get charged with DUI. The state DUI statute prohibits driving or being "in actual physical control of any vehicle" while you have a...
When have your Illinois driving privileges revoked after driving under the influence, certain things must be true for you to regain possession of your driver’s license. The state needs to make sure you are not a threat to the public and that giving you your license...
Drunk driving in Illinois carries serious legal consequences. There are different punishments to correspond to the age, occurrence and amount of alcohol in the blood at the time of the incident. Facing a DUI charge could lead to imprisonment, paying hefty fines or...
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,...
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...
Every state has a legal limit for blood alcohol concentration. In most states, including Illinois, the legal limit is 0.08%. If your BAC is above that limit, the law presumes that you are too drunk to drive. However, it is possible to face charges for driving under...
The flashing red lights in your rearview mirror were a telltale sign. Law enforcement wants you to pull your car to the side of the road on suspicion of DUI. Before you determine how to explain this mistake to your family, you must understand that it is best to avoid...
A police officer stops a motorist to try to gather enough evidence for an arrest. From the moment they pull you over, everything the officer does is with that goal in mind, including ordering you to take a breath test for suspected DUI. In that sense, complying with...
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...
In the Land of Lincoln, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08% is one of the more effective ways to see flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. If your arrest for driving under the influence leads to a conviction, you may face some significant legal...