Drunk driving charges can be extremely inconvenient and damaging to your future. While a conviction could affect both your personal and professional life, also putting you at risk of fines and jail time, even the investigation can be taxing. To begin with, officer may employ various tests in an attempt to discover whether you were driving under the influence of alcohol. If you are foundContinue reading
Category: Drunk Driving
Category: Drunk Driving
Refusing a BAC test could cost you your license
If you appear to be intoxicated while driving in Illinois, there is a good chance that you will be stopped by authorities and asked to submit to testing. The tests you could be asked to perform can include a range of field sobriety tests along with breath tests or even blood tests to determine your blood alcohol concentration. If your BAC is found to beContinue reading
A good defense is vital when charged with drunk driving
Being convicted of drunk driving can seriously damage your future prospects, not to mention putting considerable strain on both you and your family. Depending on the severity of the charges against you, the penalties could include the suspension of your driver’s license, hefty fines or even a prison term. You could also lose your job or struggle to find future employment. Such a conviction couldContinue reading
Sentence increased for Illinois man convicted of drunk driving
Drunk driving charges are no laughing matter. If you are suspected of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, you could face a lengthy investigation, followed by serious penalties if convicted. In the event of a drunk driving charge, it is important to cooperate with the authorities, to avoid further incrimination. Your actions during the course of your investigation and trial can greatlyContinue reading
Illinois teenager jailed for drunk driving
Drunk driving charges can heavily impact your day-to-day life. Not only may those around you view you differently in the face of such charges, you may find yourself suspended from employment. Even if not, you could have your license revoked, potentially inhibiting your ability to get to work. Furthermore, your record may permanently be marked by a DUI conviction if you are unable to clearContinue reading
Man faces aggravated DUI charges after fatal accident
It may not seem like a big deal to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after few drinks, though drivers arrested for drunk driving in Illinois can face harsh consequences. This is especially true when an accident occurs that results in injury or death to another person. A conviction for DUI or DWI in the state can carry long-term penalties, and it is thereforeContinue reading
Illinois man charged with DUI after hitting fountain
When accidents occur on the roads of Illinois, a commonly suspected cause is often that one of the drivers may have been drunk. However, the pressures of being investigated and questioned when you’ve just had an accident can cause you to appear less coherent than you should. However, being charged with drunk driving does not mean you will be convicted, so it is important toContinue reading
Deadly Illinois accident results in severe DUI charge
For people in Chicago, heading out to restaurants and bars with friends can be a great way to unwind and have a good time. Many bars and restaurants offer drink specials and happy hours to entice people to begin drinking in the afternoon or early evening. The Chicago culture primes the area for law enforcement’s intense focus on catching supposed drunk drivers. A 29-year-old isContinue reading
DUI offenders in Illinois may be given extra chance to drive
If you have ever been convicted of an alcohol-related driving offense, it is likely you are familiar with having your license at least temporarily suspended. DUI charges can often lead to the complete revocation of a driver’s license. However, a new bill being discussed in Illinois aims to give people convicted of drunk driving the ability to continue holding a license. Under current legislation, aContinue reading
MADD praises Illinois’ efforts to prevent drunk driving
Many Chicago residents are aware that Illinois has cracked down more and more on drunk driving in recent years. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently decided to give our state five stars for taking significant measures to prevent drunk driving car accidents. This is the group’s highest rating. This very high praise from MADD should be a reminder to Chicago area residents that lawmakers andContinue reading