Even Legal Marijuana Use Can Result in a Charge of Driving Under the Influence Illinois policy on marijuana is a little bit of a mish-mash. For years, state policy held that any trace of marijuana in the bloodstream or urine of a driver could support a charge of...
The Importance of Probable Cause in Arrests The Fourth Amendment requires the police to have probable cause before they can make an arrest, search, or obtain a warrant. But what exactly does probable cause mean? The term is defined by the courts as a basis for a...
If a police officer arrested you on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), you need a lawyer right away. The consequences of a conviction for drunk driving charges can be quite serious, and having a proper defense can be...
Perhaps things started innocently enough. You went to a ball game with your friends and had a few beers—or more. Or you went to a happy hour after work that lasted just a bit more than an hour. You got behind the wheel to drive home, and somewhere along the way,...
Prescription medications are controlled substances that are legal to possess if you have a valid prescription from an authorized medical professional. Since doctors and pharmacies regularly distribute prescription drugs, they may seem harmless. It may seem like no big...
In order to convict someone of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver had impaired abilities while operating the vehicle. If someone has a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.08 percent,...
