While the Illinois police are generally on the lookout for intoxicated motorists throughout the year, they often increase their efforts around certain times of the year. For example, a recent report indicated they will conduct a coordinated DUI enforcement campaign throughout the state over Labor Day weekend. While such efforts…
It is generally understood that it is illegal to drive a vehicle while intoxicated. Many people would be surprised to learn, however, that they could be arrested for a DUI crime for sleeping in their car after consuming alcohol. This is true in many states, including Illinois, and as a…
In Illinois, as in most states, people can be charged with per se DUI crimes if their blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal limit, which is usually 0.08%. In many states, though, people can also be charged with DUI offenses regardless of their BAC if they operate a vehicle…
People typically understand that they can be charged with DUI crimes if they are caught driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. What may be surprising to some people, though, is that they can be charged with a DUI offense even absent direct evidence of their operation of…
While states have various BAC threshold limits for per se DUI charges, in every state in the country, it is unlawful to drive while under the influence of alcohol. While in most instances, DUI charges arise out of the operation of a passenger vehicle, in many states, including Illinois, the…
Generally, the severity of the penalty for DUI crimes depends, in part, on the alleged offender’s BAC at the time of their arrest. In other words, most states impose stricter punishments for what are considered “aggravated” DUI crimes, which is usually defined by a BAC level above a certain limit.…
While many DUI arrests arise out of traffic stops, some are the result of DUI checkpoints. In most states, including Illinois, law enforcement agents have the right to conduct such checkpoints and often do so during the times of year when people are more likely to drive while intoxicated, like…
The penalties for DUI crimes vary throughout the country, with many states requiring people found guilty of DUI crimes to install ignition interlock devices in their cars. Such penalties are usually reserved for people convicted of two or more DUI offenses or more serious crimes. In South Carolina, though, the…
In many states, including Tennessee, law enforcement officers can arrest individuals for DUI based on observed behavior that suggests intoxication without needing a blood test. While a blood test might later prove innocence, the initial arrest can lead to severe consequences. Recent issues in Tennessee exemplify this issue, as numerous…
In many states, people convicted of certain DUI offenses will often be required to install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. While generally, this requirement is reserved for DUI offenses that are considered more serious or repeat offenders, the California legislature recently proposed a bill seeking to mandate ignition interlock…