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...
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Can you refuse a field sobriety test in Illinois?
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...
Possession of cannabis inside a car is a punishable crime
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...
How can I get my license reinstated after a DUI?
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...
What should you do after a DUI charge?
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...
What are some costs which may result from a DUI?
Getting a DUI can dramatically upend your life. You may end up going to jail for a period of time. After your release, you will likely find yourself dealing with added costs resulting from your conviction. Some DUI-related expenses include bail and the fee to release...
When are you most vulnerable to a DUI stop?
Some drivers are willing to risk driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact, according to Safe Home Research, nearly 23% of surveyed drivers in 2021 claimed to have driven drunk during the previous year. While some of these drivers make it home without incident,...
Can you safely avoid a traffic stop?
Many people have heard of traffic stops before, and a good number have likely also gone through them even if it gives them terrible anxiety. But did you know that it is actually possible to safely and legally avoid going through a traffic stop? What are traffic stops?...
How one DUI can change the future
Getting a DUI conviction could have many long-lasting and unforeseen repercussions on a person's life. While someone may initially feel tempted to treat a charge like no big deal - especially if it is a first-time offense - this is the wrong way to go about it. To...
How much alcohol consumption is too much to drive?
Avoiding a DUI usually depends on ensuring that you are not over the legal blood alcohol content limit before you get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, most people do not have a way to test this and only find out they are over the limit if an officer pulls them over....