Police officers have the right and responsibility to pull over drivers they suspect of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests evaluate balance, physical ability, attention and other factors. There are three standard field sobriety tests used most...
If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, are you required to take a breath test? Are you concerned about the accuracy of a Breathalyzer test? Two tests If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of DUI you will face a...
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...
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...
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...
When a drunk driver causes an accident, he or she holds personal liability for damages and injuries. However, the driver may not be the only one with legal responsibility. Illinois does have a dram shop law, according to the Illinois General Assembly. The law states...
Illinois college students like you use your college years to experience life. You do as many scholastic things as possible. You go out on a limb in social situations. Many college students also take risks. But some risks are never worth it. This includes drinking and...
In Illinois, law enforcement may sometimes use field sobriety tests on you during a DUI check. These are one of many DUI tools officers have at their disposal. It is also one of the least invasive, which means it sees frequent use. There are two types of field...
If caught driving under the influence in Illinois, it may result in more than one type of consequence. The convictions and punishments vary based on the circumstances of the stop, including things like an existing criminal record, the level of intoxication and the...
For many parents, a host of concerns arise from day to day. From financial uncertainty and issues involving a child's school performance to conflict within the family, there are a lot of hurdles that many parents have to work through. Unfortunately, some parents have...
