Author Archives: BGSL Law
Possession of Drugs and Alcohol in Cars
Here at Weisz, Botto & Gilbert, P.C. we get a LOT of clients who are found to have alcohol or drugs in their vehicle. Alcohol is not illegal to possess or transport unless it’s open in your car, or you … Continue reading
Filed under Arrest, Drugs, Traffic Laws
Crystal Lake Man Gets 7 Years for DUI
7 DUI’s is a lot of drinking and driving. A local Crystal Lake man was recently sentenced to 7 years in prison for being convicted of his 7th DUI. In fact, that was only 1 year over the minimum that … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Arizona v. Gant and the Search Incident to Arrest
Most people would not know what to do if, during a traffic stop, the police asked to search their car. Does a person have to let the police search your car? Are the police entitled to search your car even … Continue reading
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DUI Facts and Fiction
There are a lot of misconceptions about DUI’s and their consequences here in Illinois. This article is not meant to advise you as to what EXACTLY will happen with your case, remember, all facts are different. However, we can help … Continue reading
21 and Under Drivers in Illinois and Traffic Violations
Illinois uses a Graduated Drivers License (G.D.L.) for all drivers. Used to be that you turned 16, got your license, and off you went. No longer. Now, Illinois drivers under 18 are treated differently. Some restrictions on teen drivers are … Continue reading
Filed under G.D.L.'s, Traffic Laws
Commercial Driving Licenses and Serious Traffic Offenses
A commercial driver’s license is necessary to drive a vehicle licensed as a commercial vehicle (used for business purposes), weighs over 26,0001 pounds or transports more than 16 persons. Exceptions include emergency responder vehicles like fire engines, RV’s, farmer’s using … Continue reading
What To Expect During Your DUI Stop
You are driving in McHenry County, Kane County, Boone County, heck, any county in Illinois, and you are pulled over. What is going to happen to you? The following description is a hypothetical, but it covers most DUI interactions…at least … Continue reading
The Wrong Way to Get the Attention of the Police
An 85-year-old Huntley man decided to go argue his traffic ticket with the police. We’ve all been there, angry, upset, determined to set things right. However, most of us don’t try to get out of a ticket by waving a … Continue reading
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Prison for Two McHenry County Residents on DUI
Stories like this and like this are becoming quite common these days. As prosecutors ask for more and more jail time for repeat offenders and politicians increase penalties, driving drunk is fast becoming a crime for which you will do … Continue reading
Filed under DUI Laws, McHenry County News
BGSL Law
