Your blood alcohol concentration refers to the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. You can measure your BAC either through a urine, blood or breath test. In Illinois, according to the Illinois General Assembly, it is illegal to drive with a BAC at or above 0.08%....
Dui Charges
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
If an officer pulls you over on suspicion of intoxicated driving, you will likely face several tests to prove your sobriety. One of these tests might be a field sobriety test. You may have heard of them before, but what do you know about them? Most importantly, how...
Will your DUI conviction hurt your job prospects?
In today’s uncertain job market, you need every competitive advantage possible. A DUI conviction is not one of them. In fact, as reported by the Houston Chronicle, it can do you a lot of damage and may even prevent you from getting the job you want. In fact, a DUI...
Reviewing statistics on drunk driving arrests
If you are facing drunk driving charges, you likely have a lot of stress and many different legal issues to take into consideration. When it comes to driving under the influence, there are many different consequences that those taken into custody can face, from...
Penalties for DUI in Illinois
Law enforcement can arrest you for driving under the influence in Illinois with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. In addition, state law requires you to consent to a breath or blood test or face additional charges. Review the possible penalties for DUI in...
Ignition interlock device costs and risks
As the laws and penalties relating to drunk driving charges continue to change, often becoming stricter, defendants arrested for these types of offenses have to figure out ways to keep their lives afloat amidst the challenges these harsh penalties may bring their way....
DUI arrests require probable cause
Getting arrested for a DUI can be emotionally and financially devastating. However, just because you were arrested, does not mean the arrest was valid. If an officer lacked reasonable suspicion for the initial stop or probable cause for the arrest, the arrest would be...
Check breath test accuracy before agreeing to a plea deal
Drunk driving charges can threaten to derail your life. A conviction can lead to jail time, fines, license suspension or revocation, and a hit to your reputation that can affect you for years to come. It can affect your ability to secure a job, housing, and get to...
Illinois’ Zero Tolerance Law for Underage DUI Defendants
Illinois recognizes strict laws and associated penalties when drivers are suspected of operating their vehicles with alcohol in their systems. While drivers of the legal drinking age can face the losses of their licenses, jail time, and significant fines for their...
Illinois DUI police patrols notably busy throughout March
Have you heard of the ACE program?Many readers of our Sullivan Law criminal defense blog posts likely have no clue what that initiative entails. After all, we are uniformly engulfed in modern life with an overload of acronyms and shorthand designations for various...
