A vast majority of cases charging driving under the influence, or DUI, end up with a plea to a DUI conviction, court supervision, a reduced charge such as reckless driving or a dismissal. There is a common misconception that hiring a lawyer automatically results in a “better deal”. The reality…
A recent report refers to a driver who was involved in a fatal crash where he was allegedly drunk but was not at fault and still charged with a felony. This can make sense only with an understanding of Illinois DUI law. “DUI” refers to Driving Under the Influence. The…
In Illinois, DUI means Driving Under the Influence. For instance, under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, it is illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. It is illegal to drive under the influence of any illegal drug, including marijuana. Although it is legal to drive while using a prescription medication that…
Those who are arrested for DUI in Illinois are subject to detention until a cash bond is posted. The purpose of the bond is to ensure the defendant’s return to court. If the defendant fails to appear at any court date, the cash bond will be forfeited and the judge…
As a result of an Illinois Supreme Court ruling, a driver who is charged with driving while suspended based upon a Statutory Summary Suspension that is later rescinded can be convicted of the driving while suspended charge. Defendant David K. Elliott was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) on…
The legal limit in Illinois for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is .08%. (625 ILCS 5/11-501) This is known as the Blood Alcohol Level or BAL. It is a measurement of the amount of alcohol in the driver’s bloodstream. Science shows that above a certain level, alcohol negatively…
All states, including Illinois, have long made it illegal to drive under the influence (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11-501) A DUI arrest in Illinois has two components. A driver will face criminal consequences. DUI, at a minimum, is a Class-A misdemeanor. As such, the possible penalties are up the 364 days…
The director of a social service agency in Champaign received court supervision following an arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Reports indicated that the probable cause for initially stopping the driver was excessive speed. It may come as a surprise that speeding is not one of the leading traffic…
Britt Miller, age 27, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Decatur Illinois. Miller had signed autographs and raffled sports memorabilia during a Super Bowl party at a restaurant located in his hometown of Decatur. At about 2:00 AM on the night after the Super Bowl, police stopped…
Background: In the case of People v. Butorac, 2013 IL App (2d) 110953, an Illinois appellate court examined the rights of a boater who was subject to a warrantless entry and search of his boat while he was boating on it. The Court held that because of the unique nature…