DUI

Any traffic stop can be unnerving, but if an officer suspects you are driving under the influence, you may feel especially flustered. It can help you to learn what to expect should this happen to you. The Illinois Secretary of State explains all DUI stops should...

Field sobriety tests are notoriously inaccurate. Even if you are sober, you can fail the test and end up facing DUI charges in Illinois. Fortunately, there are ways to challenge the field sobriety tests. Keep reading to learn more. The officer’s test wasn’t...

Regardless of the outcome of a DUI, all offenders will see an impact on their driving privileges at some point. While inconvenient for anyone, the frustration of not having a license can especially challenge people who rely on driving as a career. Persons whose jobs...

If you get a DUI, you will likely lose your license for at least some period of time. While the court can issue license revocations, more often, the order is administrative and comes from the law. The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State explains you can get your...

Although most people know that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol content is at .08 or higher, fewer people understand how many drinks it actually takes to get to that level. The truth is that there is no right answer, as alcohol affects...

Driving under the influence or DUI is a huge problem in Illinois. Every year, many people are arrested for drunk driving even if they don’t cause an accident or injuries to other people. There may be deeper reasons behind the problem such as a mental health issue....

Getting pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence can be a scary situation for anybody. You always want to act in a manner that is in your best interest. When it comes to being pulled over in the state of Illinois, there are a few things you...

Drivers faced with a DUI charge in Illinois often wonder whether they should engage an attorney's services if it is their first offense. No matter whether it's your first DUI charge or a subsequent one, defendants should consider hiring an attorney because of the...

If you get pulled over for a suspected DUI in Illinois, you may feel like there is no way out of the situation. However, there are actions you can take that may reduce your penalties or get the prosecution's case dismissed altogether. Here's what to do if you get...