Getting pulled over in Illinois because an officer believes you are operating your vehicle while impaired is not the end of the world. However, if you had one or two drinks and run your mouth, you could find yourself in hot water with a DUI charge. You may think you can talk your way out … Continue reading Watch what you say after getting pulled over for a DUI
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What are some useful strategies to defend against a DUI?
Most people that open up the newspaper and read about a drunk driving story will have an instinctual reaction to it: that driver must be guilty. This is in part because the way drunk driving is portrayed (we are conditioned to think all drunk drivers are bad people acting poorly, when this isn’t always the … Continue reading What are some useful strategies to defend against a DUI?
What if they want to search my bags on Amtrak?
Law enforcement has been trying to intercept drug couriers on Amtrak trains for many years. They have targeted passengers in sleeper cars and those in coach. They’ve targeted carry-on baggage such as backpacks as well as typical checked baggage items. Passengers tell stories of being awakened on a stop and being searched right there at … Continue reading What if they want to search my bags on Amtrak?
What’s an aggravated DUI in Illinois?
In the state of Illinois, a DUI is classified typically as a Class A misdemeanor. The maximum sentence is one year of prison time. A DUI can become a felony due to certain aggravating factors with the maximum sentence of more than one year in county jail. Here’s the relevant statute dealing with misdemeanor DUIs … Continue reading What’s an aggravated DUI in Illinois?
Do I need to hire a Lawyer on My First DUI?
Are you asking yourself, “Do I need a lawyer or can I represent myself in court just as well on my first DUI?” If you search this question on the internet, you can get advice that you can represent yourself just as well as hiring a lawyer on your first DUI (driving under the influence … Continue reading Do I need to hire a Lawyer on My First DUI?
When can a police officer search my phone?
With the commonality of cell phones, there have been new rules made for police officers to abide by when trying to find evidence using them. Remember these five guidelines if you’re ever caught in a situation when your cell phone could potentially incriminate you. 1) If you give your consent to the police officer It’s … Continue reading When can a police officer search my phone?
Challenging Your DUI Arrest – Sleeping it Off
Is it a good defense to DUI if you realize you may be intoxicated, stop your car in safe place, and sleep it off? First, the bad news. One court has agreed that it is in the public interest to give motorists leeway from prosecution when they act reasonably by sleeping it off rather than … Continue reading Challenging Your DUI Arrest – Sleeping it Off
Challenging Your DUI Arrest – the PBT
The preliminary breath test is a very useful tool which law enforcement uses to support your arrest for DUI. While it is not used at the trial of the criminal portion of your case, it is always used to support the officer’s reasonable belief that you were driving while intoxicated. That is important to your … Continue reading Challenging Your DUI Arrest – the PBT
Face your court case with peace of mind
When it’s time to look for legal help, Gullberg Law, LLC team understands that you’re also looking for peace of mind. In civil cases, criminal cases, license reinstatement cases, and family law cases, the stress can be overwhelming. You need reputable legal advice from a team which is experienced to adequately represent you and take … Continue reading Face your court case with peace of mind
Four things to look for when hiring a lawyer
You are feeling stressed, worried, and even anxious over recent criminal charges, divorce proceedings, a personal injury case, or something similar and now you have to choose an attorney. You might not know exactly what you’re looking for yet, so it’s important to go back to the basics. Look for these four things, and you’ll … Continue reading Four things to look for when hiring a lawyer