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...
It is possible to get DUI charges even when you’re not over the legal limit. An arrest is all but guaranteed if you break that limit, and the court can presume that you were impaired behind the wheel. But it’s definitely possible to be arrested even if you don’t take...
Law enforcement officers can use breathalyzer tests at DUI checkpoints to confirm any suspicions of impaired driving among drivers. Unlike Standardized Field Sobriety tests (SFSTs), which can be superficial, breathalyzers can (usually) definitively tell the police if...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that can have consequences now and in the future. Beyond legal penalties, one area that is significantly affected by a DUI conviction is employment. Knowing the impact a DUI conviction can have on your ability to...
If you ever see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, then you’re likely familiar with that stomach-dropping feeling. The important thing is to keep calm and be polite and respectful. It’s also essential to know your rights during a traffic stop, including the...
Drivers normally face driving under the influence (DUI) charges for operating a vehicle while drunk on alcohol. But officers can also hand out DUIs to drivers under the effect of any intoxicating drug or substance, such as cannabis. By Illinois law, it’s illegal for a...
A DUI can have several adverse consequences on your life, one of which is license revocation. Without a license, important tasks such as getting to work or picking your children up from school become difficult, if not impossible. Because of how important it is to have...
Driving under the influence can endanger you and those around you. If your behavior results in an injury to someone else, the consequences could last through the remainder of your life. When you know how to respond after a DUI charge, you can determine what to do...
