Articles Tagged with Why a Failed Breath Test Doesn’t Always Mean a DUI Conviction in Illinois

Illinois Drivers Are Often Misled About What a Breath Test Result Actually Proves

It’s a moment that rattles thousands of Chicagoans every year—you’re pulled over on Lake Shore Drive or near I-290, and after a few words with the officer, you’re asked to blow into a handheld breathalyzer. The beep, the wait, and then the officer says, “You’re over the limit.”

But does that really mean you’re guilty?

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