Most Illinois drivers are aware of the effects that alcohol has on driving. However, many people believe that having just one drink means that they can still safely operate a motor vehicle. Alcohol metabolism depends on several different factors and differs for...
A 44-year-old Illinois school bus driver was arrested and charged with a criminal offense for reportedly drinking on the job. A video allegedly captured the driver drinking beer while driving a bus. The woman was fired from her job and arrested on Nov. 25. The Aurora...
A DUI traffic stop in Illinois is only the beginning of the legal process for the driver who has been arrested. However, many people do not know what happens after they have been apprehended for DUI. Here is a brief description of what happens right after an arrest...
When a police officer suspects someone of driving under the influence there is a process he or she must follow. In order to make an arrest, the officer must first find probable cause to take action. One of the most common ways of doing so is by requesting the driver...
Drunk driving is a behavior that Illinois law enforcement officials attempt to prevent. However, establishing intoxication in a driver can be difficult and may be subject to errors and omissions that call into question the veracity of drunk driving test results. This...
Everyone makes mistakes. In one way or another, everyone makes a mistake that they wish they could take back, but you can’t. For some people, their most significant error is drinking and driving. A DUI conviction is the mistake that follows you throughout your...
Any Illinois resident who has been through the process probably knows that a drunk driving charge in this state is never a minor affair. Even first-time offenders can face significant penalties that can really affect their lives. Moreover, a repeat DUI, or a DUI with...
