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4 mistakes to avoid when arrested for DUI

January 11, 2022 Legal Team
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 making compounding mistakes when interacting...
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What if I refuse to take a DUI breath test?

December 9, 2021 Legal Team
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 the order to blow into the device...
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Getting your driver’s license back after a DUI

October 29, 2021 Legal Team
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 revocationA DUI conviction can result in either a suspension or revocation of your driving...
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Are you sure your DUI checkpoint was legal?

August 27, 2021 Legal Team
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 penalties.While most DUI arrests in Illinois stem from...
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