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What are My Rights During a DUI Field Sobriety Test?

What are My Rights During a DUI Field Sobriety Test?

Over 26,000 DUI arrests were made in Illinois in 2017. Did all of these arrests involve a DUI field sobriety test? The short answer is probably not. The long answer requires a conversation about Illinois state law and your rights under that law. Knowing the Illinois rules of the road can stop you from getting yourself into […]
•April 5, 2020••0
Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping it Off in Your Car?

Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping it Off in Your Car?

In every part of the country, driving while intoxicated is illegal. However, that doesn’t stop people from driving to the bar to have a few drinks from time to time. We all understand that a DUI is not good, so some might think that they can just sleep in their car and be ready to drive […]
•March 1, 2020••0
What is the Good Faith Exception?

What is the Good Faith Exception?

You don’t have to be a law expert to know that evidence that was obtained illegally can be dismissed in a court case. This is right is protected under the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution. Those rights are in place to make sure that citizens are protected against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” However, there […]
•March 1, 2020••0
Seven Reasons Why Representing Yourself in a DUI Case is a Bad Idea

Seven Reasons Why Representing Yourself in a DUI Case is a Bad Idea

Driving under the influence is a serious problem in Illinois, and across the entire country for that matter. Every month, about 2.2 percent of drivers on Illinois roads get caught driving under the influence. If you’ve gotten arrested and charged with a DUI, you’re left with two choices: represent yourself, or hire an experienced DUI attorney to […]
•February 24, 2020••0
Underage Drinking and Zero Tolerance Laws

Underage Drinking and Zero Tolerance Laws

In the United States, it’s illegal in every state to drink alcohol if you’re under the age of 21. It’s also illegal in every state to be driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.  For minors, those rules are even more strict. Especially when zero tolerance laws are implemented. Let’s go over […]
•January 13, 2020••0
What to Do About a Seized Vehicle After a DUI

What to Do About a Seized Vehicle After a DUI

According to the Illinois Secretary of State, a person is considered to be under the influence if their blood-alcohol content (BAC) is .08 or higher. Anyone found with 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of whole blood of tetrahydrocannabinol concentration (THC in cannabis) or is impaired by medication is also considered to be under the influence.  […]
•December 24, 2019••0
What the License to Work Act Could Mean for You

What the License to Work Act Could Mean for You

There are certain things we take for granted. Picking up children from school or getting to work using your own car is natural and even crucial to some. However, what if the benefit of the personal vehicle was taken away? That’s what the people of Illinois were fighting for. With support from many interested parties, […]
•December 24, 2019••0

Understanding the Ignition Interlock Device

Illinois has some of the strictest DUI laws in the United States. One of these laws says that first-time DUI offenders must pay for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) on their vehicles. If you refuse, you don’t qualify for a Restricted Driving Permit or a Monitoring Device Driving Permit.  That means your license […]
•November 27, 2019••0
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