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,...
In recent years, many legislative efforts have focused on so-called designer drugs, both at the federal and state levels. Many legislatures have tried to enact laws that will restrict the distribution, creation, and use of these drugs. There have also been many...
The attorney-client privilege is essential to communications that occur between attorneys and their clients in both criminal and civil matters. This privilege, and others, are central to a lawyer’s professional conduct. In a nutshell, the privilege protects all of...
When you face criminal charges, your criminal defense attorney can work in many ways to keep you out of jail. In most cases, an alternative sentence to imprisonment may be available in the form of probation. Illinois has three different types of “probation” sentences:...
DUI enforcement initiatives are attempts by law enforcement patrols to stop and cite drunk drivers, and the Fourth of July presents law enforcement with an obvious opportunity to increase enforcement efforts. The Fourth practically begs friends and family to come...
It is easy to feel hopeless after a DUI arrest. The entire experience is designed to get you to provide the arresting officer with evidence supporting his or her assertion that you are intoxicated—and to make you feel like you’ve got no option but to plead guilty....
