There Are Collateral Consequences to an Illinois DUI Conviction You go out for a night on the town with your friends. You drink a few beers, maybe a shot or two. Or maybe you just go out for a dinner with friends that includes some wine. Maybe a little more than some....
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...
For many people, Labor Day weekend is a time to kick back and enjoy the last few days of summer. Kids are back in school, swimming pools are closing, and we have this last opportunity while the weather is still warm to celebrate with family and friends. Some people go...
Life is busy, and it means that many of us in the Chicago area do a lot driving—particularly in the suburbs. With all that driving comes the occasional traffic ticket. We’ve all gotten a minor traffic ticket or two; it’s simply part of our modern lives. This doesn’t,...
If you are accused of driving with a revoked or suspended license, contact an attorney as soon as you can. In many cases, an experienced lawyer can mitigate the consequences you are facing, keep you out of jail, get you Court Supervision and may even get the case...
Getting traffic tickets in Illinois is more than just an annoyance. Traffic tickets may result in substantial fines, the accumulation of points and higher insurance rates. Some traffic offenses may also result in jail sentences. People who accumulate too many points...