An Illinois lawmaker might be considering a plea deal after being charged with drunk driving in March. He initially pleaded not guilty.
Illinois state rep might take plea deal in DUI case
Breath tests for drunk driving may be inaccurate
When people in Illinois are suspected of driving under the influence by law enforcement, they could be given a breath test. However, that breath test might not be accurate. According to an investigation by The New York Times, over 30,000 breath tests were dismissed in New Jersey and Massachusetts after a number of problems with them were discovered.
Assault and battery charges can come with steep penalties
Most Illinois residents interact with other people on a daily basis. While most of those interactions may be brief and uneventful, some may not go as planned. In fact, you may have found yourself in an unexpected altercation with another person that you were unsure how to handle. Unfortunately, things got physical.
