In Illinois a reckless homicide is an unintentional killing involving a vehicle. It results when a person acts recklessly such that their conduct with a vehicle leads to the death of another individual.
[Read more…]Illinois Open Container Law Says No Opened Alcoholic Beverages In Your Car
The Illinois Open Container Statute
Section 11-502 of the Illinois Vehicle Code states that
no driver may transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor within the passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in the original container and with the seal unbroken.”
625 ILCS 5/11-502(a).
Actual Physical Control Of A Vehicle In Illinois
In Illinois a driver is guilty of a DUI if he is driving while under the influence of alcohol or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
So what exactly does it mean to be in actual physical control of a vehicle?
[Read more…]Scott’s Law In Illinois 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c)
Scott’s Law in Illinois is the requirement that drivers slow down and move over when police cars or other emergency vehicles are stopped on the roadway.
[Read more…]Defendant Says This Was A DUI With No Proof Of Driving
People v. Day, 2019 IL App (4th) 160217 (January). Episode 588 (Duration 16:46)
He wasn’t behind the wheel but state still proved he was driving.
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