On April 21, 2011, the Illinois Supreme Court, in a unanimous 7-0 opinion, issued a ruling important to Illinois DUI lawyers. Understanding the decision requires some knowledge of Illinois DUI law. The state has several methods at its disposal to sustain a DUI charge. The traditional means is to prove…
If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Illinois you may be eligible for an MDDP during the time your driver’s license is suspended. During a DUI arrest, you will be asked to provide the police with a breath or blood sample to determine whether your…
“Civil rights” refers to your right to be free from overreaching government action. There was a time when someone arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enjoyed the same civil rights as every other citizen. Not so much any longer with DUI (and a few other politically unpopular crimes). In…
In Illinois, if you are convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), the Illinois Secretary of State is required to revoke your driver’s license. The revocation could be for 1, 5 or 10 years, depending upon your previous record. By law, a revocation can only be undone through a driver’s…
If you are arrested for DUI, your driver’s license will be suspended on the 46th day following the arrest. The suspension will be for 6 months, 12 months, or 36 months. How long will depend upon your record and whether or not you provided a blood or breath sample. If…
As any Illinois traffic and DUI lawyer knows, you must signal at least 100 feet before turning in a non-rural area. Failure to do so constitutes a traffic offense. An arrest in Illinois for DUI often begins with a simple traffic offense. Common violations include speeding, improper lane usage (“weaving”…
A man in Springfield Illinois was recently charged with DUI following a crash. An officer noticed the car was speeding and gave chase. The driver fled. His car crashed and he attempted to run but was caught. In addition to being charged with DUI, he could receive tickets for leaving…
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, now is a good time to understand your rights if you are arrested for DUI in Springfield Illinois. Many of these arrests occur when a driver encounters a DUI roadblock. Instead of referring to it as a roadblock, police use the term “roadside safety check”.…
Springfield is the capital of Illinois. As such, many state agency directors operate their motor vehicles in Springfield and surrounding Sangamon County. Warren C. Ribley is the director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Ribley was arrested for DUI in the Springfield area. According to Leland Grove…
John Cullerton is the Majority Leader of the Illinois State Senate. Because of how the Illinois General Assembly operates, this position provides Senator Cullerton with a great deal of authority over Illinois laws, including DUI laws. Cullerton’s son, Garritt, was arrested for an Illinois DUI last year. The circumstances of…