So, you got caught driving under the influence, you were arrested, you went through the legal process, you have felt the financial burden, and you had your license suspended or even revoked. Getting a DUI and going through this process is not fun, and it can also put a huge financial hardship on you and […]Read More
Every 50 minutes, a person in the United States is killed in a vehicle accident that involves a drunk driver. In 2016, alcohol-impaired drivers accounted for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the U.S. Drunk driving is an incredibly dangerous thing to do, as it can injure or kill you, your passengers, or other innocent […]Read More
It is estimated that nearly half of the car accident fatalities that occur in the state of Illinois involve alcohol. The consequences of drunk driving are steep, ranging from receiving fines, jail time, and losing your license, all the way to causing the loss of life of another motorist, pedestrian, or passenger. If you’ve been arrested for […]Read More
Are you facing the prospect of a DUI? You could end up facing jail time, community service, license revocation, or at the very least you will face DUI license suspension. Drunk driving laws in Illinois mandate some type of license suspension. Moreover, you could face jail time if you’re a repeat offender, or if you’re grossly over BAC levels. […]Read More
We all make mistakes, but unfortunately some have difficult consequences. If you’ve had several run-ins with the law on the highway, then you may have found yourself with a revoked license. You can no longer legally drive unless you have a special hardship license that allows you to drive for work or some other limited […]Read More
In 2019, over 26,000 people in Illinois were arrested on DUI charges, and 90 percent of those drivers lost their driving privileges. Losing your driving privileges can be tough, but getting your license reinstated can be even tougher. Unfortunately, a DUI isn’t even the only way to lose your driver’s license. You can have your license suspended […]Read More
You made the mistake of driving under the influence like thousands of other people. You swerved into the other lane and caused an accident. The other party sustained injuries and you were arrested on the suspicion of a DUI. What do you do now? How can you avoid a DUI charge? Can you retain your driving privileges? […]Read More
Police made more than 26,000 DUI arrests in Illinois during 2019. Ninety percent of drivers who got arrested for DUI lost their driving privileges. It’s hard to defend yourself after you get arrested for drunk driving, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. One possible defense that many defendants don’t consider is the statute of limitations. Still, many […]Read More
Zero Tolerance is the official policy on underage drinking and driving in Illinois. According to statistics, just 10% of licensed drivers are under the age of 21. This demographic is also responsible for 17% of alcohol-related fatal crashes. If you’re under 21 and caught drinking, you could face having your license revoked, as well as other dire […]Read More
Approximately one-third of traffic deaths in the US involve a drunk driver. Even one death is too many. As such, there are laws all over the country to combat drinking and driving. Illinois is no exception. After getting charged with a DUI, there are likely many worries swirling. The consequences can be steep and have long-term ramifications. […]Read More
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