Police officers in Chicago and throughout Illinois are trained to identify certain behaviors and driving patterns that, in their view, may suggest that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These signs—however minor or subjective—can form the basis for a traffic stop under Illinois law. Once that…
You Don’t Have to Be Driving to Be Arrested for DUI in Illinois—Here’s What Every Driver Needs to Know Imagine this: You’ve had too much to drink, so instead of risking it on the road, you decide to do the responsible thing. You walk to your car, climb into the…
You Can Be Arrested for DUI Even If You Never Drove DUI charges in Chicago are not limited to those who are caught operating a moving vehicle. In Illinois, just sitting in the driver’s seat while intoxicated can result in a DUI arrest if law enforcement believes you were in…
How Our Criminal Defense Team Wins in Court Facing a DUI charge in Illinois, especially in Chicago, is not a minor inconvenience. It’s a serious legal matter with the potential to disrupt your life, cost you your driver’s license, damage your employment prospects, and even land you in jail. At…
Getting pulled over in Chicago can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if the officer suspects you’ve been drinking. You may think you’re just answering a few questions or going through routine checks, but from the moment the lights flash behind you, law enforcement is already building a case. Their goal…
t happens more often than you might think in Chicago: someone leaves a bar late at night, realizes they’re too impaired to drive, and chooses to sit in their car to stay warm or wait for a ride. Moments later, police approach, ask questions, and make an arrest for DUI.…
What Sitting in the Driver’s Seat Could Mean for Your Future Most people assume that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges in Illinois only apply if you were caught in the act—swerving through traffic, speeding, or failing a stoplight. But under Illinois law, you can be charged and convicted of…
The Hidden Consequences of a BUI Arrest and How to Protect Your Freedom Chicago is known for its skyline, deep-dish pizza, and unbeatable summer weekends along the lakefront. But if you were boating and a crash happened—especially if someone was hurt—and police later arrested you for operating under the influence,…
Being arrested for DUI in Chicago or anywhere in Cook County can change your life overnight. The flashing lights, the field sobriety tests, the handcuffs—it all happens fast. But the outcome of your case doesn’t have to be as final as the arrest might make it seem. With the right…
Every driver in Chicago is vulnerable to the same thing—being pulled over and judged within seconds by an officer who believes they are impaired. The problem is, not every sign of impairment is due to alcohol or drugs. For many drivers in Illinois, medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, or…