For many people, a first DUI arrest is also their first encounter with the criminal justice system. The traffic stop, arrest, and consequences you face immediately after a DUI charge can be confusing. This is why it is essential to have a skilled and experienced…
The State of Illinois takes a tough stance on drinking and driving, and with good reason. In 2014, 281 people in Illinois lost their lives in crashes that occurred because someone was drinking and driving. Around 30% of all fatal crashes involve alcohol, so the…
Being pulled over for a DUI can be scary. If you have little or no experience with the police, you might be intimidated by the officer approaching your window. There are many ways this situation can go, but there’s no need for anyone to be…
We all have a mental image of a typical field sobriety test – a man or woman walking in a straight line, someone balancing on one foot while touching the tip of their nose, or a police officer asking someone to say the alphabet backward….
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of dealing with a DUI arrest, it may seem that in the blink of an eye you went from driving home to being handcuffed and put in the back of a police car. When you are left to reflect…
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