Month: January 2023
Possible Defense Strategies for CDL Drivers Accused of Drunk Driving
If you make your living as a commercial truck driver, getting arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol can put your commercial driving license or CDL in jeopardy. The same applies if you are a delivery driver or a bus driver. You need to act quickly and fight your DUI from the get-go. A
Can I Refuse Sobriety Testing and or the Breath Test during a DUI Arrest?
Implied Consent Law In Illinois we have what is called an Implied Consent Law. When you first applied for a driver’s license, you implied your consent to various requirements of the law. One of those requirements you consented to is blood alcohol testing (BAC). You should know that you can choose not to submit to
Are You Accused of Shoplifting?
While smash-and-grab robberies are making headlines, retail theft at a smaller scale is also costing retailers billions. Stores and malls alike are elbow-to-elbow with holiday shoppers. Some people may think no one is watching. There is a tendency to take advantage of the crowded atmosphere to take items without paying. However, the penalties for shoplifting
Could I Lose My Driver’s License for Taking Alcohol to a Party?
BYOB or “bring your own beverage” cocktail parties begin to flourish and some restaurants even encourage you to bring your favorite bottle of wine. Whatever your beverage of choice may be, if you pack the cooler or have a recently opened bottle of bourbon in your vehicle, you could get a traffic ticket for illegally
Holiday Blues Trigger Opioid Use: Fentanyl Sales Increase
Many Americans turn to opioids during the festive season to cope with the stress or the loneliness they may feel. Six percent of the population is triggered by seasonal affective disorder; another 14 percent suffer from winter blues. More than 107,000 died from an opioid overdose last year, yet the sale of street drugs is
