Imagine that you’ve just finished a night out, had a few drinks and feel that you should not drive home. The responsible choice seems clear right? Sleep in your car until you sober up. However, this decision could lead to serious legal consequences in Illinois. Police...
Being accused of driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious matter that can carry lasting consequences. A DUI charge may affect your driving privileges, employment, finances and even your freedom. What you do immediately after a DUI arrest can significantly...
You have recently been arrested on drunk driving charges. You have not been convicted yet, but the case is going through the court system. You are concerned about a conviction, which could come with fines, jail time and the loss of a driver’s license. You are also...
A breath test measures your blood alcohol concentration. For most drivers, the legal limit has already been set at 0.08%. Anyone who meets or exceeds this level can be presumed to be impaired. Even someone under this level could be impaired, but more evidence may be...
If police suspended your license after a DUI in Illinois, you can’t just wait for it to return automatically. You must meet the state’s requirements before you can legally drive again. Here’s how to get back on the road. Determine your eligibility for reinstatement...
Police officers pulling you over for the suspicion of drunk driving is the first step in a lengthy process. This usually starts with the officer talking to you to determine if there are any signs of impairment. If the officer notices anything, such as the smell of...
Going out for drinks with friends is a common way to unwind, but it comes with responsibilities. This is especially the case when it comes to drinking and driving. One piece of advice often passed around is to eat before drinking alcohol. But does having a meal...
Police officers have to uphold the duty of keeping the roads as safe as possible. One way that they do this is by initiating traffic stops so they can get impaired drivers off the road. There are very specific criteria that must be met in order for them to initiate...
In the United States, drivers are prohibited by law from having open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. This is meant to curb the risk of impaired driving and promote road safety. However, certain vehicles may be exempted from this rule under specific...
It’s true that DUI checkpoints are contentious. Many people do not believe that they should be legal, and they have been challenged in court. The reasoning is that police officers don’t have reasonable suspicion to stop these vehicles. They simply stop all of the...
