If you have been charged with DUI in Washington County or elsewhere in southern Illinois, the importance of an experienced criminal defense attorney cannot be understated. Many people already know that lawyers are advocates and legal counselors (because nearly every...
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A primer on Illinois drunk-driving checkpoints
On Behalf of Tom Speedie, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Aug 29, 2017 | Blog
It seems self-evident that drunk-driving checkpoints (sometimes called roadblocks or saturation enforcement) should be illegal. If police need probable cause to pull a driver over for DUI, then why is it O.K. to stop a driver when there's no probable cause?On the...
Field Sobriety Tests: Can I just say no?
On Behalf of Tom Speedie, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Jul 27, 2017 | Blog
You usually avoid these kinds of things. But Sarah was a good friend, and she made work better and fun each day. So when they announced the office happy hour celebrating her promotion, you knew you had to go.The wine flowed freely and although you don’t usually...
When will the Secretary of State revoke someone’s license?
On Behalf of Tom Speedie, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Jul 17, 2017 | Blog
It’s easy to take our ability to drive for granted. It’s only when losing our driving privileges that we’re able to fully realize how difficult it can be if your driver’s license is suspended or revoked. It’s important to remember that not all losses of driving...
How Tough Are Illinois Drunk-Driving Laws?
On Behalf of Tom Speedie, Attorney at Law, P.C. | Jun 16, 2017 | Blog
How tough do you think Illinois drunk-driving laws are, compared to the other 49 states? A Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) report says Illinois has some of the toughest drunk-driving laws in the country.MADD has developed a five-star rating system that evaluates...
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