If you find yourself presented with the task of taking a breath test at a traffic stop, you may fret about what to do. To prepare for this situation, here is what you should know about breath tests in Illinois. 1. Illinois is an implied consent state Illinois is an...
The Illinois Controlled Substance Trafficking Act prohibits the transportation of any amount and class of illegal drugs across state lines. Specific parameters exist to determine trafficking violations. What is drug trafficking? Prosecutors must prove the defendants...
An arrest for driving under the influence in Illinois can result in serious legal consequences, including fines, loss of your license and possible jail time. When you regain your driving privileges, you will also experience a significant increase in insurance rates....
You worked for years to reach your career goals. Earning an occupational permit involves hundreds of hours of studying and sacrifice. If one night out and poor judgment leads to an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), could all of that hard work be for...
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 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...
