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…
Certain cases Must go to trial. An aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney is vital in such a case. If you previously plead guilty to a DUI and were then charged again for a second DUI, you may need to take your case to trial. The problem with not going to trial and taking a…
Independence Day is a great time for family and friends to get together to celebrate our country’s heritage. However, police often use holidays like this to conduct road side safety checks in the hopes of catching drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stay safe this independence day by having a designated…
With the 4th of July around the corner, police will be out in full force conducting road blocks and random checks in the hopes of detecting drivers who are under the influence. As soon as an officer asks you if you have been drinking and to step out of the vehicle, he has already made…
In the 1980s and 1990s, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol was not punished as severely as it is today. As society’s awareness of the seriousness of DUI offenses increased, so did the penalties. Today, DUI can be charged as either a Felony or Misdemeanor depending on the circumstances of the case. The sentence, fines,…
Being charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol is a serious offense under Illinois law. In addition to facing criminal DUI charges, your driver’s license will also be suspended. The length of the suspension will depend on whether you submitted to chemical testing and whether you have prior DUI based suspensions. Although the Secretary…
