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Being charged with a DUI for the first time can be overwhelming. It’s natural to worry about the future and whether you need a DUI defense attorney. Take a deep breath—you’re not alone. A first-time DUI doesn’t define you. Whether you didn’t realize you were over the limit or the stop was flawed, how you…

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Chicago are always serious matters, but the situation can become significantly more concerning when you are charged with aggravated DUI. Different factors regarding the allegations against you and your previous record can result in DUI charges escalating to aggravated DUI. If you are facing aggravated DUI charges in…

Halloween is a holiday many people love. It’s entertaining to dress up and attempt to eat your body weight in fun-size candy bars, but Halloween has a side many people don’t consider: An increase in crime. Unfortunately, something about this holiday causes some to take things too far and engage in criminal activity. Whether this…

This year has flipped every rulebook on its head. The ways that we go to work, order food, go to the grocery store, and meet up with friends have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Work happy hours now take place online and rideshares appear to be more dangerous than safe. One thing has…

While there are situations where you can pay a fine online, or enter a plea without going into a courthouse, in Illinois, there are three traffic offenses that will land a person in front of a judge no matter what. These offenses are taken very seriously and have serious penalties associated with them. It’s important…

While it is never a smart idea to resist arrest or to threaten police officers, now — amidst a viral pandemic — is certainly not the time. One man in Niles, Illinois learned this the hard way. He thought that he could avoid a DUI arrest by screaming at officers that he had the coronavirus…

If drinking is part of your family’s holiday tradition, you might be tempted to let your teen partake in a small amount of alcohol. This is okay – but only under certain circumstances. Therefore, if you’re going to allow your teen to drink over the holidays this year, it’s important to know what you can…

Prom and graduation season is upon us. Unfortunately, teen drunk driving tends to increase this time of year – as do law enforcement efforts to prevent it. Both of these annual events are known for “booze-fueled revelry,” and while getting behind the wheel under the influence is always a dangerous decision that can lead to…

When an officer of the law in Illinois pulls you over under suspicion of DUI, he or she many choose to administer a field sobriety test. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has approved several standardized tests to assess one’s sobriety while on the road. Here’s something a lot of people don’t know, though:…

If you are facing DUI charges in Illinois, it’s likely that you have many questions about what will happen next in the legal process and what you should do. In this post, we’ll break the facts down for you and explain how you can fight back to get your charges reduced, dropped, or dismissed. What’s…