We all remember when we were teenagers, and in many cases, we did not make the best decisions, which may have gotten us into trouble. As a parent, you can relate to the feeling of being a juvenile, but hearing that your child has run into trouble with the law can be especially concerning. Unfortunately, teens getting into legal trouble is not uncommon. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), more than 728,000 juveniles were arrested for various crimes in 2018. One of the goals of the juvenile justice system is to help kids get on the …

Being pulled over by a police officer for any reason can be an anxiety-inducing situation. The scenario can be even scarier if you are under suspicion of drunk driving, especially considering how strict the Illinois DUI laws can be. Police officers are trained to recognize the signs of impairment and will be looking for them in every traffic stop. If an officer suspects that you might be intoxicated or under the influence, he or she may ask you to submit to field sobriety testing and/or a preliminary breathalyzer test. While it is not a crime to refuse to submit, choosing not to cooperate can…