All states, including Illinois, require car insurance. However, insurance companies have the legal right to deny car insurance to a person with a DUI. If an insurer is willing to cover a driver after a DUI, they often do so with a higher premium because the driver is...
Drunk Driving-DUI Charges
What drunk driving statistics should you understand?
Drunk driving regularly contributes to fatal car accidents in Illinois and across the U.S. Understanding the statistics behind drunk driving illustrates exactly why so many prosecutors swiftly file DUI charges. Fatal drunk driving accidents One of the worst parts...
is your nursing career over after a DUI?
A DUI may have a negative impact on anyone regardless of their profession. According to Illinois law, you may be subject to jail time, a fine or other penalties if convicted of the charge. If you work as a nurse, you may face additional sanctions if convicted of drunk...
Is a DUI arrest always indicative of a drinking problem?
Illinois law prescribes severe penalties for those convicted of a DUI. While many people assume that driving under the influence is evidence of a serious drinking problem, this is not always the case. However, the court system may mandate screening and treatment for...
What are common excuses that won’t get you out of a DUI charge?
No one in Illinois wants to be pulled over by a police officer when they’ve been drinking. It might be tempting to use certain excuses, but they won’t get you out of a DUI charge. I didn’t know the legal limit Claiming you didn’t know the legal blood alcohol...
What are standard and nonstandard field sobriety tests?
A field sobriety test allows an officer in Edwardsville, Illinois to check suspected drunk drivers for intoxication. The NHTSA makes three tests standard, but officers may use nonstandard sobriety tests. Standard field sobriety tests Sometimes, the condition of the...
What are the DUI laws in Illinois?
Illinois residents expect to stay safe on the road. Unfortunately, some people drive under the influence and put others at risk. When is a person considered intoxicated? In Illinois, a driver can be considered legally intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration...
Can you be charged with a DUI after using CBD?
These days, more people are using CBD for a variety of uses. Although it’s illegal in some states, it is legal for Illinois residents to use. However, it’s worth wondering if you can be charged with a DUI after using CBD. What is CBD? CDB or cannabidiol is one of the...
Open container laws
An Illinois police officer pulls you over and notices that you have a half-full bottle of alcohol on the passenger seat. According to state law, the officer may find you in violation of the open container law. What happens now? What’s an open container? It’s...
Illinois man sentenced for sixth DUI
A 35-year old Illinois man was recently sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after being convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol for the sixth time. The Ogden resident pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI on Jan. 14 after entering into a...