A DUI checkpoint (which is often called a "sobriety" checkpoint), is essentially just a roadblock that obliges drivers to stop. There, the police will usually chat with a driver to try to determine if they might be impaired. If the officer suspects a driver is...
Drunk Driving
BAC tests: How reliable are the results?
During a traffic stop for suspicion of drunk driving, a police officer may ask you to participate in tests to determine your level of intoxication. The first of these tests typically include roadside or field sobriety tests, which determine whether you are...
Duis And Blood Draws: How To Protect Your Privacy And Withdraw Consent
McHenry County is one of the recent counties that has implemented procedures for obtaining blood from the drivers of motor vehicles who are arrested for DUI when drivers' refuse to provide a breath sample. These procedures include obtaining warrants from judges who...
Protect Your Independence on Independence Day: Be Aware of DUI Checkpoints
Police in many states occasionally set up sobriety checkpoints at fixed locations on busy highways. Also known as DUI checkpoints or roadside safety checks, these checkpoints are often set up on around holidays where people are likely to be out celebrating, such as...
