Any property that is not owned by the government is considered private. When you are on private property, you may believe that you can do whatever you like if you do not harm another person or their property. But this is not the case in…
You may be surprised to learn that in Illinois, you can get a DUI even if the police catch you in a parked car under the influence of alcohol or drugs. To be guilty of a DUI, you must have “actual physical control” of your…
If you’ve been arrested, charged, or convicted of a DUI, you are probably wondering how long it will remain on your criminal record. Unfortunately, DUI convictions cannot get removed from criminal records–even years after the fact. However, DUI arrests and charges may be expunged from…
If you get arrested for or charged with DUI, the Secretary of State will suspend your driver’s license. This administrative punishment – that occurs independently of your DUI criminal trial and possible conviction – could be devastating to your quality of life and ability to…
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Illinois, you are likely frightened and unsure of whether your DUI charge is considered a crime. A DUI is always a crime, and depending on the circumstances it is either a misdemeanor or a felony. By…
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