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BAC Laws in Illinois

Alcohol is one of the biggest reasons for accidents on the road. It influences your ability to drive and delays your responses, which means you will not be able to respond to an emergency immediately. The effects of alcohol can dramatically alter your driving even if you only consume a small amount of it. Therefore, […]

Should You Take a Plea Deal For DUI?

Have you been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois? If so, you may be wondering what to expect in terms of plea deal options. This would usually be the first step in the legal process, and it is important to have an idea of what might happen before you enter the courtroom. […]

What Does a DUI Lawyer Do?

If you're facing DUI criminal charges, you may wonder if you'll need a DUI criminal defense lawyer to help you through the complex legal issues you might be facing. Retaining a Naperville DUI lawyer is an option that many defendants make because of the expertise DUI criminal defense attorneys have. The legal tactics they use […]

New Year's Eve DUI Arrest Statistics

New Year's Eve is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year in America. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), driving under the influence (DUI) is responsible for thousands of death every year. This holiday season, don't let your party end in tragedy. If you're drinking, don't get […]

How to Get a Suspended CDL Back in Illinois

Because operating commercial vehicles takes more skill and is inherently more dangerous, the consequences of infractions are much harsher than those placed upon those with regular driver's licenses. Punishments and consequences tend to be swift and harsh when it comes to CDL holders. These infractions also stay on your driving record longer and can cause […]

Can You Be Fired For Getting a DUI?

For many people in the United States, and in Illinois, what you do outside of work does not affect your career or job. This isn't true in all aspects, however. Certain crimes, such as drug or alcohol-related traffic incidents, theft, embezzlement, fraud, etc, can affect your current and future employment opportunities. A driver being booked […]

Community Service After a DUI

Court supervision is a sentence available once in an individual’s lifetime for drunk driving in Illinois. It's the best possible legal consequence aside from dismissal or a finding on ‘not guilty’ after a court trial on a DUI misdemeanor offense. Court supervision isn't an available sentencing option for DUI felony offenses. If completed successfully, court […]

Should I Blow if I Get Pulled Over For DUI in Illinois?

If you are pulled over or arrested in Illinois by police officers for suspected drunk driving, odds are you'll be asked to take at least one sobriety test. These include field exams meant to estimate sobriety, and chemical tests which measure your blood alcohol content (BAC). Failing a field test can lead to a drunk […]

How Long Will Your License be Suspended for a DUI in Illinois?

It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% in the state of Illinois as well as around the country. Even so, if the authorities pull you over and find that you were driving with a BAC that is between 0.05% and 0.08% you can still be cited for a DUI if the authorities […]

DUI Court Supervision in Illinois

Drunk driving is an issue all across the United States, and Illinois is no exception. Of those arrested for a DUI in the state of Illinois who are eligible to lose their license, over 90% ended up losing it. If you find yourself facing DUI charges, contact a Chicago criminal defense attorney today. A qualified […]

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