Category Archives: DUI
Illinois DUI Charges When You Have a Minor Passenger in the Car
DUI charges involving a minor passenger can carry enhanced penalties in Illinois, including mandatory fines, community service, license consequences, and potential felony charges. The State of Illinois takes driving under the influence very seriously, with significant penalties for those convicted of DUI offenses. The stakes can increase even further when certain aggravating factors are… Read More »
Should I Take a Breathalyzer Test in Illinois?
Understanding the difference between roadside and post-arrest chemical testing can help Illinois drivers recognize the potential consequences of submitting to or refusing a breath, blood, or urine test during a DUI investigation. At the moment you are asked to submit a breath sample to a law enforcement officer, it may feel like there are… Read More »
Can I Receive Jail Time For A First-Time DUI Offense?
Not all DUI offenses are prosecuted the same in Illinois. There are a number of factors that can turn even a first offense into a felony punishable by serious prison time. Illinois law refers to these more serious cases of drunk driving as “aggravated” DUIs. One example of this is an “aggravated DUI resulting… Read More »