In Illinois, driving under the influence (DUI) can be charged either as a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony DUI is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor, and it attracts stiffer legal penalties if you are found guilty. That is in addition to the post-conviction...
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents throughout the U.S. Thus, if the police have reasonable suspicion that you are driving under influence, they will pull you over for further investigation. Part of the police investigation during an Illinois...
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,...
There is a common misconception that first-time DUI offenders have nothing to fear from the system. After all, everyone makes mistakes and everyone overindulges sometimes, so first-time charges are not a big deal, right? For better and for worse, this assumption is...
Just because it is your first DUI does not mean you will get a slap on the wrist. While first-time offenders get more leniency than repeat offenders, it all depends on the facts and circumstances of your DUI. There is a real possibility of going to jail, even if you...
As a motorist you know you should never drive when your blood alcohol level (BAC) is beyond the state’s legal limit. If you are caught, you may be charged with drunk driving; and the consequences following a conviction can be far-reaching. If you are stopped for a...
When people are pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), they may do strange things they heard from friends or off the internet in an attempt to get away without charges. Many of these myths don’t do anything to help – and some may get you...
You like to go out to the bar with your friends, or maybe you like to have a glass of wine with dinner. You know that there are going to be times when you've consumed alcohol and you're going to drive home. What you don't want to do is get charged with drunk driving....
