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...
You met up with a friend for drinks after work. On the way home, you got pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) and ended up getting arrested. Oftentimes, DUI offenders can be released from jail on bond. However, they are still required to follow other...
Recently, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to end the practice of requiring arrested people to post bail money or stay in jail until their criminal charges are resolved. This landmark law could be a step toward making the state's criminal justice system...
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...
People often imagine a shoplifter to be a young kid with a history of getting into trouble. However, the fact is that any person could wind up accused of shoplifting, from a teen or a mother of three kids to someone struggling with a mental illness or poverty. No...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
