What do you know about getting a job with a DUI?
Even though police pulled you over and charged you with drunk driving, you want to defend yourself and protect your legal rights. At the same time, you also want to advance your career.Chron explains whether a DUI could keep you from getting a job. Understand how your encounter with law enforcement looks to employers.Sensitive...
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How alcohol impairs driving ability
Every state has a legal limit for blood alcohol concentration. In most states, including Illinois, the legal limit is 0.08%. If your BAC is above that limit, the law presumes that you are too drunk to drive.However, it is possible to face charges for driving under the influence even if your BAC is under...
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4 mistakes to avoid when arrested for DUI
The flashing red lights in your rearview mirror were a telltale sign. Law enforcement wants you to pull your car to the side of the road on suspicion of DUI.Before you determine how to explain this mistake to your family, you must understand that it is best to avoid making compounding mistakes when interacting...
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What if I refuse to take a DUI breath test?
A police officer stops a motorist to try to gather enough evidence for an arrest. From the moment they pull you over, everything the officer does is with that goal in mind, including ordering you to take a breath test for suspected DUI.In that sense, complying with the order to blow into the device...
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