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...
Entrapment, duress and other commonly used DUI defenses
Well over 1 million people were detained across the United States in 2018 on suspicion of driving under the influence. These charges often have serious consequences to those who are convicted. Different defenses for drunk driving may result in the charges being...
Illinois state rep might take plea deal in DUI case
An Illinois lawmaker might be considering a plea deal after being charged with drunk driving in March. He initially pleaded not guilty. According to media reports, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was arrested on March 28 after he was found asleep behind the wheel...
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...
How drivers can defend against DUI charges
Drivers who are charged with DUI in Illinois or any other state are not necessarily guilty of the charge. There are multiple defenses that defendants may use in an effort to obtain a favorable outcome in their case. For instance, an individual may claim that he or she...
Medical conditions, ketosis may cause DUI false positives
Some people in Illinois who are on low-carb diets or who have other medical conditions may have false-positive results for a blood alcohol content that is over the legal limit on some types of breath test. A Texas attorney was able to get his client's case dismissed...
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