October 2018

What you should know about ignition interlock devices in Illinois

If your driver’s license has been suspended because of a DUI, you may be able to continue driving as long as you have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in your vehicle. A BAIID works similarly to a Breathalyzer. You need to breathe into it before you can start your vehicle. If it detects … Continue reading What you should know about ignition interlock devices in Illinois →

Categories: drunk driving

Why I don’t trust Illinois breath test instruments, and why you shouldn’t either. Part 1.

The Illinois State Police owns and services breath test instruments used by law enforcement for measuring breath alcohol content of motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The instruments are supposed to test deep alveolar breath – breath coming from the alveolar regions of the lungs. The alveolar are very thin tissue where … Continue reading Why I don’t trust Illinois breath test instruments, and why you shouldn’t either. Part 1. →

Categories: CHALLENGING YOUR DUI ARREST

Medical marijuana use is increasing significantly in Illinois

The number of people in Illinois who use medical marijuana has risen by a whopping 83 percent just this year. According to numbers reported this month by the state, over 46,000 people are in the state’s medical marijuana program. It’s roughly a $12,000 per month business, and growers in the state are increasing their crop … Continue reading Medical marijuana use is increasing significantly in Illinois →

Categories: marijuana-related drug crimes