What are the penalties for DUI in Illinois?
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 having your license revoked. Here is what you need to know about...
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How does the new license reinstatement law affect you?
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, what are the reinstatement requirements?Driving with a BAIIDIf you are a first...
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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 your encounter with law enforcement looks to employers.Sensitive...
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How alcohol impairs driving ability
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 influence even if your BAC is under...
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