The holiday season is here, and the wintry roads will soon fill with people driving home to see their family. After a few drinks, many people will attempt to navigate the dangerous road conditions, believing themselves to be sober enough for the challenge. However, a...
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How are points assigned for traffic violations in Illinois?
If you drive in Illinois, you may well get pulled over by a traffic officer at some point. This may happen for a range of reasons, some more serious than others. For example, a police officer might stop you if your vehicle tail light goes out and you did not know...
How to stay poised and confident during a traffic stop
You are casually driving along when you suddenly notice red and blue lights behind you. Getting pulled over can make anyone feel a bit uneasy. However, if you have practiced how to respond in this situation, you can maintain your poise and respond to authorities with...
Could Illinois end its cash bail system?
One aspect of the nationwide discussion over criminal justice reform is the bail system. When someone is arrested for most serious charges, the judge has the power to order them held in jail until they pay a certain amount of money. Often, the level of bail the judge...
Important differences between burglary and robbery charges
Although “burglary” and “robbery” are often used interchangeably in books, movies, and television shows, you quickly realize how different they are when facing criminal charges in Illinois. We frequently represent clients charged with burglary, robbery and other...
How badly will one DUI conviction affect my insurance rates?
When faced with DUI charges, one of the biggest concerns you may have is what it may cost you to keep driving. This is especially important if you live a great distance from work and may not have access to adequate public transportation. The good news is that you can...
What happens in traffic court?
Traffic tickets come in a variety of severities. From speeding tickets to DUIs, you can appear in court for any citation, explains the Illinois Bar Association. Court appearances are not always necessary but in some cases, you do have to attend a trial. What does the...
Telling a potential employer about a criminal past
A person newly out of jail or prison or who has recently completed a probation period may eagerly want to get a fresh start on life and move forward in a positive way. Getting a job is often an essential part of making this happen. While a person may fear that a...
Are IID rolling retests safe?
If you are like most people, you would not think that a penalty imposed on you for a criminal conviction should create a risk to you and to other people. However, that may be exactly what happens with one consequence commonly associated with a driving under the...
3 ways to challenge the results of a field sobriety test
When you’re stopped for suspicion of drunk driving, the officer will ask you to perform some field sobriety tests. While you can refuse to submit to these tests, most people agree to them. Field sobriety tests primarily benefit the prosecution. The prosecution will...
