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5 Factors that Influence Blood Alcohol Level

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUI

A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or above is considered illegal for people operating vehicles in Illinois. If you are pulled over by law enforcement officials and found to have a BAC level above this legal limit, you will be arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). BAC is a measure of the concentration of alcohol in the blood at the time. You can have a high BAC level even after only one drink and end up …

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Can You Get a DUI While Riding a Bicycle?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUI

The antics that people get up to when drunk are often the topic of humorous social conversation. You won’t have a hard time finding ‘funny clips’ of intoxicated bike riders online. While we may laugh at these videos, riding a bicycle while intoxicated presents many safety issues. According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), close to 37% of deaths related to bicycling in the country involve a rider that was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Alcohol and …

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Can I Refuse to Take the Breathalyzer Test When Pulled Over for DUI?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUI

When law enforcement officers suspect that you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they may pull your vehicle over and ask you to take to a breathalyzer test or other field sobriety tests. Many drivers wonder if they have the right to refuse to take the breathalyzer test and if there are consequences if they do. The DUI laws in Illinois According to Illinois law, anyone operating a vehicle within the state has given implied consent to …

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What Should You Do If You Are Pulled Over for a DUI?

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When it comes to serious driving offenses, there are few things more devastating than being charged with a DUI. The consequences of such a charge can be life-changing, and not in a good way. That is why it is important that you understand what to do should you ever be pulled over the suspicion of driving while under the influence. There are a few things in particular that you should keep in mind in order to get out of the …

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Top Reasons You Shouldn’t Drink and Drive This Weekend

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The prevalence of drinking and driving in the state of Illinois is staggering. When you consider that the penalties for a DUI charge can involve a fine, vehicle impoundment, a suspended driver’s license for a year or more as well as imprisonment, it’s difficult to understand why anyone would take the risk and get behind the wheel when they are impaired. Nonetheless every year thousands of people in the state choose to engage in the life-threatening activity. Not only is …

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Here’s Why You Need to Hire a DUI Attorney

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Being arrested and charged with driving under influence (DUI) can be an arduous situation for you. Worse still, your reputation could be at stake. Moreover, there is a possibility of the suspension of your driver’s license, hefty penalties and even potential jail time. A lot of these consequences can be avoided with one person by your side – a skilled and a knowledgeable DUI attorney. Hiring a DUI attorney is in a defendant’s best interest as not only can the …

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What to Do If You Get Pulled over for DUI

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUITags:

It is crucial that you know what your rights are when you’re accused of a crime. While the best way to prevent getting stuck with a DUI charge in Chicago is to not drive after drinking, there may come a time when you might be pulled over by a police officer over suspicion of drunken driving. Picture this – you’re driving home after spending an evening with friends over a few laughs, good food and maybe even a glass of …

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Teenagers and Drunk Driving

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Car and road accidents are a common result of loss of life in most cities. Car accidents happen all the time and there are several reasons behind it. Bad driving, under age driving, speeding, loss of control of the car are a few. Drinking and driving is also a common cause of car accidents. When you drink and drive, your ability to judge distance and speed is affected. Although people who are drunk may believe they have perfect control of …

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Common Traffic Violations Committed by Drunk Drivers

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Drinking and driving is a major social problem and it can potentially lead to the loss of lives. Many High Schools and Colleges host regular lectures in order to increase awareness. While on the one hand, these awareness campaigns may help instill a sense of responsibility and fear in individuals, talking to people about the problem and what their ideas on stopping it may help too. There are many traffic violations caused as a result of DUI. Here are a …

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Commercial Driver’s License CDL and DUI

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUITags:

Getting a DUI in Illinois is serious business; it’s even more serious if you have a commercial driver’s license. There are many ways in which people who hold commercial driver’s licenses are held to higher standards with regard to the law throughout the United States. This is especially true with DUIs, and the cost is far greater as a DUI puts in jeopardy your ability to earn a living. First, the law with regard to DUI applies to holders of …

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