The state of Illinois implemented a 0.08 legislation for driving under the influence two decades ago. Since that time, the number of deaths related to DUI have dropped by nearly 43 percent. Now, all states are enforcing a 0.08 legal limit. When the 0.08 law took effect back in 1997 in Illinois, the state was the 15th state to start implementing it. The year beforeContinue reading
Month: August 2017
Month: August 2017
Those facing drug charges may choose plea deals
A man in Illinois was accused of committing a drug crime back in June. Rather than going to trial, he recently decided to plead guilty to the crime of unlawfully possessing between 30 and 100 grams of the drug cannabis. However, anyone in Illinois who faces drug charges has the right to defend himself or herself vigorously at trial. The man was arrested after police stopped himContinue reading
Man charged with DUI for third time in Illinois
A man in Illinois may end up being placed behind bars after being taken into custody for drunk driving. The threat of prison looms over him since his recent arrest is his third one for DUI. The man facing charges is 23 years old. According to authorities, the man drove his car while intoxicated back in January. At first, he was charged with a misdemeanorContinue reading
Man faces burglary and drug charges in Illinois
A man in Illinois has been taken into custody after being accused of committing a drug crime as well as a burglary. The incident leading to the burglary and drug charges occurred on a recent Friday night. Police reported that they were sent to a house after being told that a home burglary was taking place. Police said when they arrived at the house, a man wasContinue reading
Man in Illinois faces 6th DUI charge
A man in Illinois was recently accused of drinking and driving. However, this was not his first DUI arrest. The man’s driver’s license was revoked at the time of his recent arrest, as he had already racked up five previous drunk driving convictions in the county where the recent arrest took place. The man’s most recent arrest is now his sixth one involving DUI inContinue reading