One question that many people have is if they can stop and turn around if they see a DUI checkpoint. They may want to do so for any number of reasons, from not wanting to deal with the long lines to knowing that they could be over the limit.Most people have stopped at...
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Year: 2019
Breathalyzer results are not always reliable evidence
Failing a Breathalyzer test during a traffic stop typically leads to drunk driving charges which can impact a person's ability to continue their education, find housing and maintain employment. If you recently failed a Breathalyzer test in Illinois, it is worth the...
Do you know what to do if the police pull you over for DUI?
You're driving home one night from an evening out with friends when you happen to glimpse into the rearview mirror and see those flashing blue lights behind you. Uh-oh. Suddenly you're wishing you hadn't ordered that last glass of wine at the bar.You nervously pull...
Is house arrest appropriate for a DUI conviction?
Those facing drunk driving charges in Illinois should be relieved to learn that ours is not a state where there is mandatory jail time like some where even those convicted of first-offense DUI must serve time behind bars.Of course, each case is independently reviewed...