On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Aug 27, 2021 | dui defense
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...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 15, 2021 | dui defense
When an Illinois law enforcement officer stops your car and charges you with driving under the influence and that charge leads to a conviction, you may lose your license for a set period in addition to facing other penalties. Once your license revocation period ends,...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 5, 2021 | dui defense
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence in Illinois, you are likely wondering what your next steps are. Whether you believe you are guilty or not, the potential consequences of a DUI can be devastating, and you will need guidance to achieve the best...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | May 2, 2021 | dui defense
Illinois has some steep penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or DUI. These penalties differ depending on what your blood alcohol level is at the time. There are two blood alcohol levels, each with a different severity. If you have a blood...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Apr 1, 2021 | dui defense
A drunk driving conviction has the ability to change the trajectory of an Illinois resident’s life. Repeat offenders may end up imprisoned and have their licenses taken away for a long period of time. This is why it is important to fight DUI charges from the onset and...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Feb 1, 2021 | dui defense
The loss of a driver’s license can create hardships and difficulties in the life of an Illinois resident. Often when an individual is convicted of drunk driving charges, their driving privileges are affected. They may lose their license for a period of time and be...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jan 11, 2021 | dui defense
A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol often comes with serious legal penalties. One of these may be the requirement to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. This device requires you to submit an alcohol-free breath sample both to...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 17, 2020 | dui defense
The State of Illinois takes DUIs seriously. If a person has been arrested for a DUI in Springfield or the surrounding area, they should understand that they will be facing serious consequences. The penalties for a second DUI are even more severe. When a driver gets...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 1, 2020 | dui defense
Did you know that Halloween is the most dangerous day of the year for child pedestrians? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there is a 43% greater risk of pedestrian deaths on the evening of Halloween as compared to a week before...
On Behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Sep 3, 2020 | dui defense
Getting stopped by a police officer can be nerve-wracking, particularly if the officer asks you to take a Breathalyzer test. Under Illinois’ implied consent laws, anyone who decides to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle implicitly consents to chemical tests to...
