Most people associate a DUI arrest with driving under the influence on the open road. But in Illinois, it doesn’t take a moving vehicle to face criminal charges. Police officers in Chicago and across Cook County routinely arrest individuals for DUI while they’re parked—sometimes without the engine even running. If…
What Illinois Drivers Need to Know For many people in Chicago and throughout Illinois, the idea of sleeping in a parked car after a night out seems like the safe and responsible alternative to driving under the influence. After all, if you’re not behind the wheel with the engine running,…
Why You Can Still Be Charged Under DUI and Vehicle Laws Many people in Chicago and across Illinois find themselves in police custody without ever putting a vehicle in gear. It sounds impossible—but it’s not only possible, it’s common. Illinois law allows the police to arrest you for DUI or…
In the heart of Cook County, where criminal courts see a relentless flow of cases each day, the consequences of stepping into a courtroom without a criminal defense attorney are both immediate and long-lasting. From misdemeanor offenses like retail theft or public indecency to serious felonies such as aggravated assault…
A Guide from a Chicago Defense Attorney Getting arrested in Chicago can turn your world upside down. Whether you’re accused of shoplifting or facing serious charges like aggravated battery, the road ahead is difficult—but it’s not one you have to walk alone. At The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg,…
Medical Misdiagnosis or DUI? What Every Chicago Driver Needs to Know If you’ve been accused of driving under the influence in Chicago, but you suffer from a medical condition that could have caused symptoms mistaken for impairment, your case is far from hopeless. In fact, your health could be the…
A DUI arrest can feel overwhelming, especially when it begins with a traffic stop that doesn’t seem fair or justified. In Chicago, law enforcement officers are required to follow specific legal procedures before pulling over a driver and conducting an investigation for driving under the influence. But all too often,…
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois is already a serious criminal charge. But if you’re arrested for DUI while also not having a valid driver’s license, the situation becomes significantly more severe. This isn’t just a traffic ticket—it’s a complex legal matter that could lead to jail time, steep…
A traffic stop can go from routine to life-changing in a matter of minutes—especially if you live with diabetes or another condition that causes low blood sugar. Every day in Chicago and throughout Illinois, drivers are misjudged by police officers who mistake symptoms of hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) for…
The Legal Gamble: What You Risk and What You Gain by Refusing a Breath Test in Illinois The flashing red and blue lights behind you, the sound of your own heartbeat pounding in your ears, and a uniformed officer asking you to take a breath test—it’s a moment that can…