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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...
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...
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...
Calibration should be a hot topic if you’ve been accused of a DUI after taking a Breathalyzer test. All Breathalyzer tests used in a legal capacity should be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. If a Breathalyzer has not been calibrated,...
When you get pulled over by police for unusual driving and then arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois, your first and strongest concerns may relate to whether or not you will face jail time. However, incarceration is only one of many negative...
If you're facing charges that resulted from a traffic stop at a roadblock, you may be wondering about that law enforcement tactic. It may not seem quite fair, even a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure. When did simply...
If you or someone that you love has been stopped by law enforcement, either as part of a routine traffic stop or during a DUI enforcement checkpoint operation, it's important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. It's...