DUI/DWI

Just because you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) does not mean that you are definitely going to be convicted. There are ways to fight back when you are facing drunk driving charges. Defendants often feel that their situation is hopeless, but this is rarely the case. There are a myriad of […]

Over the past several decades, it has been difficult enough convincing adults not to drink and drive. According to the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, more than 20,000 drivers were charged with DUI in 2020, with 90 percent of those drivers losing their driving privileges. However, convincing teens not to drink and drive can sometimes

Many people immediately think of alcohol when they hear that someone has been arrested for DUI. However, there are a great many drivers who are charged with DUI who are accused of being driving under the influence of drugs, not alcohol. Drugs – both illegal and prescription – can affect a driver’s brain chemistry, interfering

There are multiple types of offenses that may fall under the designation of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which is commonly known as DUI. While all drunk driving cases are serious, some situations may lead to especially severe charges, and if a person is convicted of a felony, they will usually be

What Is an MDDP? After a first-time DUI arrest, a person will usually be eligible for a permit that will allow them to drive, as long as they use a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID). This device is a portable breathalyzer that will be installed in a person’s vehicle. Before starting the vehicle, the

If your Illinois driver’s license has been revoked, you are probably anxious to get back behind the wheel. But because the driving offenses that lead to revocation are so serious, the state does not make it easy to get your license back. How Soon Can I Start the Reinstatement Process? For purposes of illustration, we

In 1997, Illinois reduced the legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers from .10 to .08, the standard now used by all 50 states. Today, 20 years later, lawmakers are thinking about further reducing the legal blood-alcohol limit from .08 to .05. If you are wondering why, you are not alone. It is perfectly reasonable to ask

For most people charged with a DUI in Illinois, their driving privileges are automatically revoked. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will automatically suspend the driver’s license of anyone who fails a chemical test to determine his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) or who refuses to submit to a chemical test. Losing your driving

Most people know that the “magic number” when it comes to drinking and driving is 0.08 percent blood alcohol content (BAC). If you are driving and a police-administered Breathalyzer shows your BAC is above 0.08 percent, you are legally driving under the influence. However, DUI laws are not all this straightforward. Some individuals have even

Losing the ability to legally drive can cause major problems in a person’s life. Getting to and from work, picking up children from school, and even simple tasks like going to the grocery store can be nearly impossible when you are restricted from driving. If you have lost your license after being charged with driving

In the United States alone, approximately one person every 48 minutes dies in a traffic accident involving an intoxicated driver. Illinois has several laws designed to prevent and punish drunk driving. Driving under the influence (DUI) is especially dangerous when the intoxicated driver is underage. Younger adults and teenagers often have less experience with both

Across the country, police officers are cracking down on drunk driving. In 2016 alone, over 1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics. If you have been charged with a DUI in Illinois, you may be unsure of what to do next. The penalties for a drunk driving conviction