As Christmas approaches, police are likely to be on the lookout for drivers who are under the influence. We want to stress to our readers that a DUI has dire consequences, and should be avoided at all costs. First some … Continue reading
As I said last year, at this very hectic time we rarely slow down enough to express thanks for everything we are grateful for, whether it is that you are thrilled your college son made it home on a flight … Continue reading
We have all seen people on T.V. or in person who are trying to perform low grade gymnastics by walking in a perfectly straight line, or standing on one leg. These procedures are called the walk and turn, and the … Continue reading
A few weeks back, I interviewed all of our legal staff-my clerk who is still in law school, my newly hired clerk who just passed the Illinois Bar and my full fledged attorney who is a year out of law school. … Continue reading
“Can you get a DUI if you are riding a bicycle?” Bicyclists often ask whether they can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol while riding their bikes. To find out, we have to look at several sections … Continue reading
Effective January 1, 2015, motorists who are pulled over and charged with traffic citations will no longer have to give up their license in exchange for the citation. Instead, motorists will be allowed to sign the citation promising to appear … Continue reading
Here Are The Top 5 Tips To Keep In Mind This Fourth of July 1. Remember DUI Checkpoints are everywhere! The Chicago Police and the Illinois State Police plan to assign additional patrol units to the streets. Beware of additional … Continue reading
Summertime has finally arrived! After a long, hard, and cold winter, children are outside riding bikes and playing games. Families and friends are enjoying sunshine in the park. With warmer weather comes more fun, and holidays like Memorial Day and … Continue reading
All too often, when a client walks into my office, he or she is unaware of the collateral consequences that may result from DUI or controlled substance conviction. Most clients are unaware of what a collateral consequence is, let alone … Continue reading
If you’re known as a lead foot, you better beware and slow down. On July 1, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Julie’s Law which places pretty heavy penalties on exceptionally speedy drivers. These penalties include license suspension, heavy fines, … Continue reading
