Facing charges of drunk driving is a threat to your future. One second you were driving home from dinner or coming home from a friend’s home, and the next you found yourself under arrest. There is a lot on the line, including your driving privileges and your personal...
DUI Defense
Could a rare medical condition be the reason for your DUI?
Say that you are driving home from your favorite coffeeshop in Illinois. You feel a bit odd after eating a carb-rich pastry, but nothing that impedes your ability to drive. Unfortunately, the swirling red and blue lights in your rearview mirror paint a different...
IIDs and distracted driving
Like other states, Illinois utilizes ignition interlock devices in its approach to drunk driving. An IID is a device installed in a vehicle that controls the vehicle's ignition, keeping it locked until a driver provides a clean breath sample proving they are not under...
What is the best DUI defense strategy to use?
There are many defense methods you can use to win an Illinois DUI case or to get your penalties and fines reduced. A good defense should seek to protect your license, your job as well as your driving record. It would help if you convinced the court that you were...
Know your rights in case of a DUI traffic stop
A DUI traffic stop is more than just an inconvenience. Illinois drunk driving laws are tough, and you could end up facing serious criminal charges that can affect many areas of your life. You have rights, however, and knowing these rights is a key component in...
Mental health problems and drunk driving charges
In recent years, an increasing number of Americans are finding that life is very difficult. From economic concerns to problems with loved ones, there are a multitude of reasons why people lose hope or struggle with serious mental challenges such as anxiety and...
What is a “per se” DUI?
As of 2005, every state in the union has per se DUI laws on their books. Many people might think they understand how their BAC could impact their situation if they are pulled over for drunk driving. However, it is critical for anyone–regardless of whether or not they...
Concerned citizen call leads to DUI traffic stop
A 25-year-old Illinois man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a 911 call from a concerned motorist led to a traffic stop. The Leland resident has also been charged with carrying a concealed gun while intoxicated and cited for failing to...
Traffic stop leads to felony DUI charges
A 24-year-old Illinois woman is facing a raft of felony counts after being pulled over for speeding in Cook County during the early morning hours of Sept. 6. Police officers who stopped the woman's car on First Avenue in Riverside after allegedly observing it...
Driver taken into custody on his fifth DUI charge
Authorities in Illinois say that a 58-year-old Chicago resident was taken into custody on two charges of aggravated DUI. He was also charged with driving while his license was suspended. Police say that the man was observed driving on Route 53 in Crest Hill on June 27...