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...
Drunk Driving Charges
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...
Illinois dram shop liability
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...
Should college students worry about first time DUIs?
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...
What are field sobriety tests?
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...
What does a vehicle interlocking device do?
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...
DUI charges and raising children
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...
What should you not do at a DUI checkpoint?
Illinois is one of the majority of states cracking down on drunk driving. As a result, there is a good chance you will encounter a DUI checkpoint during your travels, especially over a holiday weekend. If you do, FindLaw has a few words of advice pertaining to what...
DUI charges and protecting your child’s future
If you are the parent of a teen, our law office knows that daily life likely presents different challenges. This is a turbulent time in a young person's life and in some instances, additional and unexpected problems come up. For example, many teens are charged with...
The costly penalties of a DUI
Drivers in Illinois who are facing DUI charges need to understand the gravity of a conviction. Not only does a DUI have legal penalties, but it also comes with consequences that may be long lasting. As a result, getting legal representation should be a priority....