The flashing lights in your rearview mirror are just the beginning of what may likely impact your entire future. A DUI charge in Illinois comes with significant penalties, even if it’s your first time getting in trouble with the law. A DUI first ... Read More

Yes, you must identify yourself and provide your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and registration during a DUI stop. However, you do not have to answer any questions you are asked by the officer about where you’ve been or what you’ve had to ... Read More

You will usually be charged immediately for a DUI arrest in Illinois. Most first-time DUIs are charged by citation that is issued by the arresting agency at the time of the traffic stop and arrest. However, the State has up to 18 months to bring a ... Read More

Yes, in most cases, you can still drive after an Illinois DUI arrest but only until the 46th day after you receive notice. On that day, driving privileges are suspended automatically unless the suspension has been challenged. Since this is a separate ... Read More

At an Illinois DUI booking, you’re taken to the local police station or county jail where officers record your information, take inventory of your belongings, and attempt chemical testing. Since many people who are arrested for DUI have never been in ... Read More

When a police officer asks you to take a breathalyzer test, submitting or refusing is a personal decision with a real tradeoff. That tradeoff means you’ll face a longer driver’s license suspension if you refuse compared with not having any record of ... Read More