On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Nov 14, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Earlier this year, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White sent out the state’s DUI factbook. The document covers just about every facet of being arrested for drunk driving in Illinois. Topics covered include BAC (blood alcohol content), driver’s license revocation...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | May 29, 2017 | Drunk Driving
If you have been pulled over by a law enforcement officer on suspicion of drinking and driving, you may be charged with a DUI. If convicted, you may be faced with a range of penalties, including fines, loss of driver’s license and mandatory use of an ignition...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | May 11, 2017 | Drunk Driving
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Chicago but do not believe you were drunk, you may be surprised to learn that a condition may be responsible for your ticket. Experts are finding that there are some people who produce alcohol in...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Apr 23, 2017 | Drunk Driving
For those facing a potential DUI conviction in Illinois, there are numerous legal penalties that can be highly concerning. However, the damage to one’s ability to find gainful employment can also be a factor, one that can last much longer than the initial...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Apr 9, 2017 | Drunk Driving
If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Chicago, you may be wondering how the device used to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC) actually works. Breathalyzers are a common method of testing BAC, and accordingly are used by most law enforcement agencies when an...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Mar 23, 2017 | Drunk Driving
Field sobriety testing is a common occurrence in Illinois and other states all over the nation. Such testing is beholden to very specific rules and regulations, and law enforcement must comply with all relevant statutes to ensure testing is conducted in the...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Mar 8, 2017 | Drunk Driving
The state of Illinois classifies DUIs as either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the individual situation. While a misdemeanor certainly carries consequences, a felony conviction can alter your life even more significantly. Having a felony conviction could...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Feb 28, 2017 | Drunk Driving
There are two kinds of vehicle stops, traffic stops, and checkpoints. At a checkpoint, you are not able to contest the validity of the stop except in rare circumstances. Checkpoints are not viewed as investigatory, they are classified as public safety and health...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Dec 19, 2016 | Drunk Driving
It may not seem immediately clear, but yes, drunken driving incidents do increase over the winter holidays. In some places, they increase by impressive margins over regular drinking rates. Data collected by Scram Systems found troubling increases in drinking from...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Oct 31, 2016 | Drunk Driving
Contrary to popular belief, a felony conviction or arrest does not mean you are automatically subject to deportation. To be sure, it isn’t ideal. However, it isn’t the end of the world. A DUI results when you are arrested and charged with...
