Public campaigns and enforcement efforts across the country continue to target impaired driving, especially during high-risk periods such as holiday weekends. A recent campaign in Virginia serves as a reminder of the serious legal consequences of driving under the influence and the preventative strategies law enforcement uses to reduce DUI-related…
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Marijuana DUI Laws Highlight Need for Clearer Standards
As cannabis legalization continues to spread across the United States, states are grappling with how best to enforce DUI laws in cases involving marijuana use. While alcohol impairment has long been subject to measurable standards like blood alcohol concentration (BAC), THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, presents enforcement challenges due…
Unusual DUI Arrest Highlights Broader Legal Implications for Motorized Vehicles
While DUI arrests most often involve standard motor vehicles, an unusual incident in Florida has drawn attention for involving a much less typical mode of transportation: a riding lawn mower. Though this event occurred outside Illinois, it underscores an important legal principle that applies within this state, namely, that DUI…
Repeat DUI Convictions Lead to Lengthy Prison Sentence in Pennsylvania
Driving under the influence remains a serious offense with significant consequences, especially for repeat offenders. A recent case out of Pennsylvania, where a man received a lengthy prison sentence after his twelfth DUI conviction, underscores the dangers associated with persistent impaired driving and highlights how courts address habitual violations. While…
California DUI Checkpoint Leads to Multiple Arrests
DUI checkpoints are a common law enforcement tool used across the country to deter impaired driving and promote public safety. A recent report from California highlights the scope and impact of these operations. For Illinois drivers, this story highlights the importance of understanding how DUI checkpoints operate under state law,…
South Carolina Is Seeking to Overhaul Its DUI Laws
Across the United States, lawmakers and public safety advocates continue to address the ongoing threat posed by impaired driving. A recent legislative initiative in South Carolina brings renewed attention to the complexity and urgency of reforming DUI laws. For Illinois residents, this effort highlights important parallels in policy, particularly in…
Death in Peoria Leads to Aggravated DUI Charges
In Illinois, driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to severe legal consequences, especially when impaired driving results in loss of life. In such tragic cases, defendants may face felony charges carrying substantial penalties. A recent incident in Peoria exemplifies the serious repercussions of allegedly impaired driving that ends in…
iPhone Crash Detection Alerts Authorities to Single-Vehicle DUI Incident
Illinois law requires police officers to have reasonable suspicion before initiating a DUI investigation. While that standard generally involves direct observation of driving behavior or traffic violations, certain circumstances, such as a crash, can justify immediate investigation. A recent incident near Stockton demonstrates how modern technology and traffic collisions can…
Illinois Considers Expanding Restricted Driving Permits for DUI Offenders
Illinois may soon take a more progressive approach to post-conviction driving restrictions for DUI offenders. A bill recently passed by the Illinois House of Representatives aims to grant individuals convicted of driving under the influence the ability to obtain restricted driving permits under clearly defined conditions. The bill, if enacted, would…
New Legislation in Neighboring State Highlights Rising DUI Penalties Nationwide
States across the country continue to take a harder stance on driving under the influence, especially when repeat offenses result in tragedy. A new Ohio law, known as Liv’s Law, reflects this trend by substantially increasing criminal and administrative penalties for repeat DUI offenders. While the law specifically affects Ohio…