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Can I Get a DUI in a Parked Car?

Published: May 08, 2017 in DUI, Legal Blog

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…

How Long Is a DUI on Your Criminal Record?

Published: May 05, 2017 in DUI, Legal Blog

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…

How to Prepare for a DUI Hearing

Published: May 04, 2017 in DUI, Legal Blog

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…

Is a DUI Considered a Crime?

Published: May 03, 2017 in DUI, Legal Blog

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…

Can a Passenger Be Charged With a DUI?

Published: May 02, 2017 in DUI, Legal Blog

If you are a passenger in a vehicle driven by a drunk driver, you may be wondering: “can a passenger get a DUI?” Only a vehicle’s driver can be charged with DUI, but as a passenger, there may be questions about whether you or not…