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Many Illinois residents take one or more medications for either chronic or acute ailments. Some of them warn against drinking alcohol when taken, but many people believe that it is okay to drink after a few hours have passed. Unfortunately, a village trustee recently...
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on the day before Christmas Eve, police responded to a two-vehicle car accident. Upon their arrival, officers claim that one of the people involved, a 39-year-old Illinois man, was acting erratically, swaying and mumbling. That man now faces...
Some Illinois residents can have their criminal records sealed and effectively erased. For those arrested or convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, this means that a DWI expungement might be possible. The question many people ask is what...
On Dec. 1 at approximately 12:39 a.m., police in an Illinois city were called to the scene of a single-car accident. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a vehicle facing south in the northbound lane, live electrical wires on the ground and a utility...
Field sobriety tests are one way a law officer determines if a driver has been drinking and is safe to be on the road. Although many people believe these tests are fail-proof, the reality is that false results occur under certain conditions. Medical and health...
Other than field sobriety tests, Illinois police officers will often use a breath testing machine that is designed to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC). If the machine indicates that your BAC is .08 or higher, you will more than likely be arrested...
From the Prohibition era to modern-day home brewing, techniques for spirit connoisseurs to make their own supply of adult beverages have grown in their sophistication. Millions of dollars are spent every year on the necessary ingredients and equipment.Yet, is it safe...
The revocation of your driver’s license does not have to be the final decision. Options exist to have your license reinstated or receive a restricted permit so you can drive to and from work. Attending a Secretary of State hearing is an important first...
Not everyone who appears to be drunk is. Some people may suffer from a rare condition that is known as auto-brewery syndrome. This can cause them to be wrongly detained and prosecuted for a DUI even though they have not had any alcohol. Having a clear understanding of...
Drinking during social events is a common behavior that many people engage in. However, this type of social behavior has some serious consequences for those who decide to drive afterward. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "motorists who have...