If you’re pulled over by the police, then they may suspect you of drunk driving. An officer may have reasonable suspicion of you drunk driving if they believe you violated traffic laws, such as making an illegal turn or swerving between lanes. The police may ask you...
Getting a DUI can severely affect your life now and later, especially in Illinois. The state of Illinois takes DUIs exceptionally seriously, making expungements difficult, if not impossible. Unfortunately, a DUI on your record will not only stain your past history,...
It’s commonly known that if a police officer performs a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver that they’ll ask for a Breathalyzer test. This handheld sobriety testing device examines the blood-alcohol content (BAC) of a person and can help determine if they’re...
Every driver knows that it's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. Likewise, it's illegal to drive under the influence of drugs like marijuana or methamphetamine. This doesn't mean that it never happens, of course, but simply that people are aware that it...
Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal. Yet many drink and drive, believing they are not breaking the law. They think they are OK because they only had one or two drinks. Or because they paced their consumption and accompanied it with food. If the police stop...
It is possible to be arrested for drunk driving even if you haven't had anything to drink that day. The fact is that you could wake up in the morning, get in your car, and still get a DUI due to your level of alcohol impairment, even if you haven’t had anything to...
