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If you are like most people, you spend a lot of time on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Tik-tok and more. There is nothing wrong with using these platforms to connect with your loved ones or speak about issues that are important to you. If the...
When a traffic stop turns into an investigation about whether you’re driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, it’s not unusual to be on edge – and nerves can make someone unintentionally chatty. That’s a problem, however, when everything you say can (and...
Many traffic stops result in an officer writing of citation because there was a violation of traffic laws that occurred. Occasionally, officers determine that there is no need to issue a ticket and let a driver go on their way with a warning or an apology if the...
Heavy traffic on Illinois roads is a common problem, as is aggressive driving or road rage. Almost everyone on major thoroughfares, especially those with higher speed limits, will exceed the posted speed limit at some point. Some people will consistently speed on...
When a police officer issues a traffic ticket, they accuse the driver involved of violating Illinois state law. Traffic violations are usually civil infractions unless they are more serious offenses like impaired driving or reckless driving. For the most part, traffic...
If you admit to having something to drink during a traffic stop or if a police officer suspects you of impairment because of your recent maneuver, they may ask you to perform a field sobriety test. You have to get out of the vehicle and follow the officer's...
Plenty of people make mistakes on the road that lead to citations and tickets. Most people don’t assume that those tickets or citations are very serious, but the reality is that even something as simple as a speeding ticket can have a negative impact on your life. In...
There are plenty of people who have been stopped by the police after being accused of speeding. Those individuals, if they pay their tickets and accept the penalties, will most likely see an increase in their insurance rates and could even lose their licenses if this...
If the police pull you over, one of the first things you should ask yourself is if they had a reason to do it. If not, it may be an illegal stop -- even if you were breaking the law. The reason for this is that probable cause is needed for traffic stops. They cannot...
Just because the police choose to do something does not mean that it is legal. For instance, if they search your home without consent or a warrant, that’s an illegal search in all but rare cases -- such as an active crime. If they racially profile you and arrest you...