From California to Pennsylvania, thousands of 4th of July revelers were stopped at DUI checkpoints in an effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities. We’ve come to expect things like this, particularly on big holidays such as the 4th of July – but some states took things a bit farther. “No-Refusal” DUI Checkpoints on 4th of July…
The unofficial start of boating season is right around the corner, and whether you’re tearing up the waves on Lake Michigan’s shoreline or you’re cruising around Chain O’Lakes, there’s something you need to know: legislation passed last year that says drinking and boating are as serious as drinking and driving a car. If you are…
Statistically, more people are arrested for DUI on New Year’s Eve than almost any other holiday. Law enforcement agencies were out that night patrolling the streets and highways looking for drunk drivers. Were you pulled over and charged with DUI last night? If so, you’re not alone. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (625 ILCS…
With Labor Day just around the corner, Chicagoland residents are anxiously awaiting the extended weekend. That extra day of weekend relaxation is wonderful (and often long overdue). If you plan on celebrating this Labor Day weekend, make sure everyone has a safe ride home. Make sure you and others do not get behind the wheel…
While drinking and driving is never advisable and needlessly puts lives in jeopardy, the truth of the matter is that DUI violations are common in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. If you have been charged with a DUI in the Chicagoland area, it is imperative that you hire an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. As a…
While most are aware of the risk of drinking and driving during Memorial Day Weekend, there is typically a rise in DUI arrests during this time of year. In preparation for the increased numbers of motorists on the road, Chicago law enforcement and state patrol officers will often set up DUI checkpoints. The best offense…
Standardized field sobriety tests are administered during a DUI investigation to assess your ability to think and act with ordinary care. What many people do not know is that these tests can be difficult even for people who have not consumed alcohol. For example, many people have injured backs, legs, knees, or ankles that prevent…
Statistically, other than Thanksgiving more people are arrested for DUI on New Year’s Eve than any other holiday. In a city as large as Chicago, several law enforcement agencies will be patrolling the streets and highways looking for drunk drivers. If you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the investigation begins before…
Getting arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol is serious enough but if it’s your second DUI offense the consequences are even more severe. As with every DUI case, there are two parallel concerns: (1) Your driver’s license and (2) The criminal case itself. As a second time offender, you could be subject to…
The law indicates that a person is under the influence of alcohol when he/she cannot think and act with ordinary care. Police officers determine whether you are thinking and acting with ordinary care by observing the way you drive, talk, and act. But the most obvious way police make that determination is by administering field…
