What can a person expect when they are arrested for a second DUI?
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 behind the wheel of a car with a blood...
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Watch out for enhanced DUI enforcement on Halloween
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 and a week after the holiday.Several factors are probably...
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Can I refuse a Breathalyzer test in Springfield?
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 determine the driver’s level of intoxication, if requested to do so...
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Drivers’ license suspension, revocation and reinstatement
For those facing the loss of their drivers’ license, it is important to understand what is happening. First, suspensions and revocations are not the same. A revocation is the indefinite loss of one’s drivers’ license. Drivers can reapply after one year though. For suspensions, on the other hand, the loss is temporary, and one’s...
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