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Winning a DUI Trial

To win a DUI trial in Illinois you have to understand the basics of trial law. Specifically, who has the burden of proof. You are innocent of the DUI charge at all times until a Judge says otherwise. This means the State has the burden (requirement) to prove to the court that you are guilty.…

What is the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test?

If you are stopped by the police and asked to perform Field Sobriety Tests, one of the test will likely be the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test. This test is to check for movement of your eye. It is based upon research that shows that if you consume alcohol your eye will jerk back and forth…