Are you facing charges of driving under the influence of drugs? You are not alone. Nearly 44 percent of drivers in fatal crashes have tested positive for drugs and in some cases, drivers were under the influence of more than one drug. It does not matter if the drugs were prescribed or illegal, you could […]
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Drivers all over the state of Illinois are regularly stopped for all kinds of alleged traffic violations with the most common being speeding. Illinois drivers need to understand that the issuance of traffic tickets are never the final word, and you always have the right to fight your ticket in court. Many people assume that
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Many people who are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois automatically assume that their guilt has been proven and they will be convicted. The truth is that most clients are able to successfully fight their DUI charges. When a person is arrested for any kind of alleged DUI offense, it is important
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While jail sentences and convictions are usually two of the foremost concerns of driving under the influence (DUI) offenders in Illinois, the loss of driving privileges can be an issue that causes many additional problems for people. It is important for people to understand that the State of Illinois can take two different actions with
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While most first-time arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois are misdemeanor offenses, drivers need be aware that there are situations in which aggravating factors could allow for prosecutors to seek felony charges for drunk driving. Felony DUI cases are always more severe than misdemeanor cases because defendants will be facing much stricter
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If you make your living as a commercial truck driver, getting arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol can put your commercial driving license or CDL in jeopardy. The same applies if you are a delivery driver or a bus driver. You need to act quickly and fight your DUI from the get-go. A
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Implied Consent Law In Illinois we have what is called an Implied Consent Law. When you first applied for a driver’s license, you implied your consent to various requirements of the law. One of those requirements you consented to is blood alcohol testing (BAC). You should know that you can choose not to submit to
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While smash-and-grab robberies are making headlines, retail theft at a smaller scale is also costing retailers billions. Stores and malls alike are elbow-to-elbow with holiday shoppers. Some people may think no one is watching. There is a tendency to take advantage of the crowded atmosphere to take items without paying. However, the penalties for shoplifting
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BYOB or “bring your own beverage” cocktail parties begin to flourish and some restaurants even encourage you to bring your favorite bottle of wine. Whatever your beverage of choice may be, if you pack the cooler or have a recently opened bottle of bourbon in your vehicle, you could get a traffic ticket for illegally
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Many Americans turn to opioids during the festive season to cope with the stress or the loneliness they may feel. Six percent of the population is triggered by seasonal affective disorder; another 14 percent suffer from winter blues. More than 107,000 died from an opioid overdose last year, yet the sale of street drugs is
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