Don’t Take On Legal Challenges On Your Own
For most people, driving is a daily activity. Losing your driving privileges, even temporarily, can take a significant toll on your work, finances and relationships. If you have lost your driving privileges, you might be weighing the pros and cons of continuing to...
A DUI could impede your freedom, complicate your education, impact your relationships and interfere with your career. Rebounding from your incident as quickly as possible can help you minimize negative repercussions. An ignition interlock device allows you to continue...
If you currently face drunk driving charges, you likely have overwhelming stress and concerns about your future. It is crucial to familiarize yourself with relevant laws, understanding not only the possible penalties you could face but your rights and strategies to...
Driving under the influence is a crime. So, when you face DUI charges, a criminal court handles your case. You can choose to represent yourself, but without legal experience or in-depth knowledge of drunk driving laws, it can be challenging to know your defense...
If you are a driver under 21 or the parent of a teen driver, it is essential to familiarize yourself with laws related to underage drunk driving. In Illinois, it is against the law for those under the age of 21 to operate motor vehicles with any traceable alcohol in...
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...