Browsing Archive: June, 2009
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009,
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DUI
According to an article in the Chicago Sun-Times, Lake County Judge David Hall will stand trial for DUI on September 28. Prior to the trial, attorneys will have a hearing on a motion to dismiss the Judge's blood alcohol tests.
Hall is a former chief judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit. He was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, improper lane usage, and making an improper turn. The Illinois Attorney General's office is prosecuting the case. Hall was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained... Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009,
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DUI
According to an article by the Hinsdale Suburban Life, the Hinsdale Police Department will be staffing additional patrol
officers through July 6 as part of an Illinois Department of
Transportation initiative to crack down on drunken drivers. IDOT provides gran funding for the program, which began June 19 and ends July 6.
Hinsdale Deputy Police Chief, Mark Wodka said that any motorist suspected of being impaired, whether or not they prove to
have an alcohol blood level higher than the legal li... Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Friday, June 19, 2009,
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DUI
According to an article in Yahoo Sports, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth was suspended indefinitely by the NFL after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter this month. Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing the street to catch a bus. Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail, two years on house arrest, and 8 years of probation. He must also undergo drug and alcohol testing. His driver’s license was
suspended for life and he must perform 1,000 hours of co... Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Friday, June 19, 2009,
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DUI
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, a teen faces four counts of reckless homicide and 12 counts of aggravated driving under the influence in Kane County after he crashed into two trees, killing a passenger in his car and injuring two other passengers. Blood tests showed the driver had a blood alcohol level of .227 and that the driver also had marijuana in his system. Bail was set at $500,000 and, should he post bail, he is ordered to surrender his passport and be outfitted with an... Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Thursday, June 11, 2009,
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Underage Drinking
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune a teenager was charged with underage possession and consumption of alcohol while attending a party on the 1200 block of Westchester Road. Buffalo Grove police administered a blood alcohol test and the teen had a blood-alcohol level of 0.230. To view the full article click here. Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Monday, June 8, 2009,
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Traffic
According to an article in the Chicago Sun-Times, the driver of a luxury SUV was killed after running a red light, striking a vehicle, then hitting a pole. The Cadillac Escalade struck the Kia at about 12:20am. The driver of the Kia was in good condition following the crash. Police are investigating the crash. To view the original article, click here. Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Monday, June 8, 2009,
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Murder
According to an article by the Sun-Times posted on myfoxchicago.com, Drew Peterson was denied a bond reduction by an Illinois Appellate Court. He is currently being held in the custody of Will County on a $20 Million dollar bond and will have to pay $2 Million dollars in order to bond out of Jail. Drew Peterson is accused of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio, by drowning her in her bathtub. He still remains a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. To view the or... Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Wednesday, June 3, 2009,
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DUI
According to an article in the Pantagraph, the percentage of residents in Illinois who refused breathalyzer testing when stopped on suspicion of drunk driving (DUI) has increased every year since 2001. There are differing views as to the cause. Some people argue that attorneys are to blame for the increase, while others argue that the breathalyzer tests are subject to errors and question why people should submit to testing. To view the full article click here. Continue reading ...
Posted by Flores & Flores Law, LLC on Monday, June 1, 2009,
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DUI
According to an article by the Associate Press posted on USA Today's website, actress, Lori Petty, has been charged with DUI. She apparently struck and injured a skateboarder. She was booked and later released on $100,000 bail. She has been in movies such as "Point Break", "A League of Their Own", and "Tank Girl". To view the full article click here. Continue reading ...
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