Category: DUI
11 Proven Ways to Beat a DUI
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | June 16, 2022
I am sure you have thought, “how would an attorney be able to defend my DUI?” Click the link below to see eleven proven ways an attorney can defend your DUI. Ways How To Beat A DUI
What Should You Do When Pulled Over?
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | May 24, 2022
“Choose a sober ride.” “Limit how much you drink.” “Walk home if you have to.” There is no shortage of advice for how to avoid driving under the influence (DUI). Planning ahead this Memorial Day weekend can save you a giant headache in more ways than one. However, we know some of you are going…
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Answers to Common DUI Questions
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | April 13, 2022
There is a lot of misinformation about DUI in the general public. Clear up the confusion with our answers to common Illinois DUI questions. Answers to Common DWI Questions
A Sleepy Example of Probable Cause for DUI
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | April 7, 2022
Officers must have probable cause to stop someone on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police were recently called to a stoplight in Joliet, where they found a man asleep behind the wheel of his car. He is now in county jail facing DUI charges. https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/drunk-driver-falls-asleep-ruby-st-stoplight-joliet-police
Answers to Common DUI Questions
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 24, 2022
Do you have questions about DUI in Illinois? We have answers. Answers to Common DWI Questions
Is DUI a Misdemeanor or Felony?
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 15, 2022
It depends on the circumstances surrounding the DUI. For example, a base level DUI is a Class A misdemeanor offense while aggravated DUI is a felony. Either type is a serious charge that merits the help of an experienced DUI defense attorney.
Illinois State Police Announce Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 7, 2022
Illinois State Police have announced their plans to conduct alcohol countermeasure enforcement patrols. They will be watching for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, or transporting open alcoholic beverages in addition to enforcing DUI, seat belt, speeding, and distracted driving laws. Illinois State Police…
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Can You Get a DUI Below .08?
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 2, 2022
.08 blood alcohol content (BAC) is the legal limit but it is still possible to be arrested for DUI if your BAC is between .05 and .08 and there is additional evidence of being impaired. https://icjia.illinois.gov/researchhub/articles/alcohol-impaired-driving-in-illinois
Rarely Discussed DUI Defenses
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | February 22, 2022
There are plenty of ways to mount a defense against DUI charges and pick apart the prosecution’s case. It is crucial to have an experienced defense lawyer on your side if you face DUI charges. Rarely Discussed Illinois DUI Defenses
Busting Three Common DUI Myths
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | February 18, 2022
The guy at the end of the bar, your in-laws and your friends all have one thing in common: they are good for providing companionship and entertainment, but chances are they are not experts on Illinois DUI laws. There are numerous myths surrounding DUI that can lead to legal and administrative problems for the accused….
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