Illinois drivers who are stopped because of an alleged traffic violation can quickly find themselves facing a litany of other charges with a wide array of potential penalties. If the driver is accused of drinking or using drugs – even if no accident occurred and there...
DUI Defense
What are common DUI defense strategies?
While drinking and driving is never a good idea, drivers can be wrongly charged with or convicted of a DUI, resulting in devastating personal and financial consequences. The best way to combat false charges or flawed tests is by consulting an experienced DUI defense...
What are the penalties for underage DUI?
Laws and penalties for drunk drivers are different dependent on the age of the driver. Since those under the age of 21 cannot legally drink, the penalties are different. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission explains the penalties of a DUI for minors. The...
The consequences of multiple DUIs
Those charged with driving under the influence face many hardships, but this is especially true for drivers who already have DUIs on their record. If you are facing drunk driving charges for the second, third or even fourth time, there are many key issues to...
Are field sobriety test results proof of guilt?
Illinois drivers like you may face sobriety testing if suspected of DUI. Officers will likely give you a field sobriety test before anything else. Depending on the results, they may request more testing of you. You may feel like failing a sobriety test is an instant...
Your DUI arrest is different than your buddy’s
Motorists who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Illinois often ask a relative, friend or acquaintance who had was previously arrested for DUI what the judicial process was like. How much was the fine? Did they have to go to...