Archive for January, 2009

Is everyone losing their jobs?

Seems like a lot of my friends are losing their jobs these days.  And many clients call me up to ask what DUI “supervision” looks like on a record (so they can figure out how to answer questions about criminal charges on their job application).
Here’s how it works.  A DUI supervision is not a conviction, but [...]

Why is the BAID device a bad idea.

Since the beginning of the year, the State of Illinois has followed several other states (like the lemmings they are) into the requirement of BAID devices (breathalyzer to start your car).  Seemed like a great idea, unless you thought about it for about two seconds.
A friend of mine likes to create “BAID Horror Stories” for [...]

Happy New Year

The DUI situation has changed in McHenry County.  Now those driving with court ordered BAID devices who are not driving a car equipped with a BAID device will be charged with a FELONY.  These are “first offenders” many not likely to repeat offend, and they are facing FELONY treatment.  We have entered a new age [...]

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