Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Future
Many people are unaware of the severe and far-reaching consequences that can accompany a DUI conviction. Jail time and loss of your driving privileges are potential penalties. Additionally, if you're a hunter, you could lose your ability to own and carry a firearm. If...
If the police in Kane, DuPage, or DeKalb counties have ever pulled you over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you are probably familiar with field sobriety tests. Even if you have not, you likely know about them anyway. They are the physical tests that help police...
While we all know that you should not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, sometimes mistakes happen. One mistake should not mean the end of your driving privileges or your clean record. If law enforcement arrests you for driving under the influence of...
Getting pulled over while driving is an intimidating experience. The police officer is in a position of power. You don’t want to make things worse for yourself by being uncooperative or argumentative, but at the same time, you shouldn’t give up your rights. The less...
Formal enactment of The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 was on July 17, 1984. The new law forced states to comply or find their annual federal highway funding reduced by 10 percent at first before changes reduced that amount to eight percent in 2012....
Whether you are going out to celebrate or cope with your latest exam, it can be challenging to keep track of how many drinks you can have while staying under the legal limit. It can be incredibly challenging since everyone metabolizes alcohol differently. You may have...
It can be easy to underestimate how much you had to drink before getting behind the wheel. When you get stopped on your way home and wait for the officer to approach your car, you can start to worry if you had too much and what will happen next. Facing drunk driving...
Facing drunk driving charges can be stressful. In addition to the legal consequences, you could face problems at work and with your family. When a DUI turns into an aggravated DUI, the consequences start to add up quickly. While some may be able to move on from a DUI,...
While not everyone gets to enjoy a break for the summer, it is often the time when many people have outdoor parties and barbecues. The days are longer, and the nights cool off just enough to enjoy staying outside with friends and family. If you are hosting a party and...
As the weather warms up during the summer and the sun starts to brighten, many Illinois residents are ready to spend their evenings and weekends outdoors. While they may not be able to spend their entire summer free from everyday obligations, a certain liberty comes...