Blog Posts in November, 2010
Posted on Nov 23, 2010 By Chicago DUI Attorney
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, field sobriety tests are not as accurate as law enforcement officers would like us to believe. Failing a field sobriety test, even ...
Continue reading "About the Walk and Turn Test" »
Posted on Nov 18, 2010 By Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
Most of you might have noticed those annoying cameras popping up at intersections throughout the country. What you should know about the cameras is that they are primarily designed to catch motorists ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2010 By Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
Have you ever wondered what the police officer who has just effectuated a DUI related stop is looking for when he administers field sobriety tests ? Do you know what tests are standardized and which ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2010 By Chicago DUI Lawyer
When someone is pulled over for suspected drunk driving, he or she will be asked to submit a breath test, a chemical test, or a field sobriety test. Most field sobriety tests are meant to measure ...
Continue reading "About the One-Leg Stand Test" »
Posted on Nov 11, 2010 By Chicago DUI Attorney
Field sobriety tests are one way in which a police officer may judge whether or not you are too intoxicated to drive. In general, it is recommended that you do not consent to a field sobriety test, as ...
Continue reading "About the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test" »
Posted on Nov 4, 2010 By Chicago DUI Lawyer
Driving under the influence of alcohol when your blood alcohol concentration is.08% or higher is illegal. For minors, those under the age of 21 who cannot legally drink alcohol, the legal limit ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2010 By Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
Chicago used to have a city-wide ban on the possession of all firearms. Over this past summer, however, the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to completely ban firearm ownership and ...
Continue reading "New Chicago Gun Laws" »