Monthly Archives: August 2014
We often hear about police stopping a car and discovering illegal drugs such as cocaine or marijuana. But cigarettes? Although legal, cigarettes are heavily taxed and regulated in Illinois and other states. In fact, it is a federal crime to … Continue reading
Driving under the influence does not always require the use of alcohol or an illegal drug. Under Illinois law, a person commits a crime whenever he or she drives “under the combined influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or … Continue reading
All Illinois residents appreciate the dangers of drunk driving. But it is important that efforts to improve traffic safety prevent DUI-related accidents do not lead to the trampling of rights for those suspected of DUI. In 2012, more than 10,000 … Continue reading