Category: Know Your Rights
Most people arrested for DUI or other crimes in Illinois didn’t know their rights before the arrest — and that lack of knowledge often makes the case harder to defend. Should you submit to field sobriety tests? What happens if you refuse a breath test? Should you even refuse? Should you consent to a search? Should you answer questions? What is a statutory summary suspension and how long does it last? Can police search your vehicle during a traffic stop? What should you say — and not say — when an officer approaches your window? The easiest way to answer these questions is to know your rights.
Attorney Neil Patel uses this category to answer the questions Illinois drivers ask most often about their rights during traffic stops, criminal matters, and DUI investigations. This information doesn’t replace legal advice, but it can help you make better decisions in high-pressure situations and understand what your attorney is fighting for on your behalf.
Should I Refuse a Breath Test in Illinois After a DUI Arrest.
Quick Navigation – Should I refuse a breath test in an Illinois DUI arrest: Illinois Implied Consent Law — What It Actually Says What Happens If You Refuse The Strategic Case for Refusing When Refusing May Not Be the Right Move What About the Roadside Breathalyzer? I Already Refused — What Now? I Already Took
