September 2018

You may lose your license for DUI but gain a BAIID

The state of Illinois is serious about keeping drunk drivers off its roadways. Perhaps you are a first offender and worry about losing your driver’s license. You may be eligible for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit, which paves the way for a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device installation in your car. Qualifications If convicted of … Continue reading You may lose your license for DUI but gain a BAIID →

Categories: Uncategorized

Understanding Illinois zero tolerance laws

According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), just 10 percent of licensed drivers are under 21. However, 17 percent of fatal alcohol-related crashes involve these underage drivers. In an effort to protect both young drivers and those who share the road with them, Illinois, like other states, has zero tolerance laws for underage drivers. As … Continue reading Understanding Illinois zero tolerance laws →

Categories: drunk driving

Governor signs new medical marijuana law

Last month, Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Alternatives to Opioids Act. The new law lets Illinois physicians authorize patients whom they’d normally prescribe opioids for pain relief to legally obtain and use medical marijuana instead. Gov. Rauner noted that “we are the first state to give medical prescribers a way to help adult patients manage … Continue reading Governor signs new medical marijuana law →

Categories: marijuana-related drug crimes