Chicago Streets and the Reality of DUI Enforcement From Michigan Avenue’s nightlife to the rush-hour lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway, Chicago police patrol aggressively for signs of impaired driving. Many people assume that if a crash occurs but no one is hurt, the legal trouble will be minor. Under Illinois…
When a Second Mistake Can Cost You Everything in Chicago In a city as large and active as Chicago, the pressure of daily life often leads people to make split-second decisions that change their future. A new DUI charge while on probation is one of those moments that can send…
A Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains How a DUI Becomes a Felony As a Chicago criminal defense lawyer with decades of courtroom experience, I know how quickly a simple traffic stop can escalate into a life-changing felony. Many clients come to me after being arrested for what they thought was…
How Felony DUI Charges Arise in Chicago Chicago’s roads are busy day and night, from the Kennedy Expressway to Lake Shore Drive. Police are constantly patrolling for impaired driving, especially on weekends and holidays. A first or even second DUI arrest in Illinois is usually treated as a misdemeanor under…
Chicago’s busy streets are filled with cars, pedestrians, buses, and cyclists every hour of the day. When a serious crash happens and someone loses their life, police often look for intoxication as a cause. Under Illinois law, a fatal crash involving alcohol or drugs can quickly escalate from a tragic…
When Felony DUI Charges Threaten Your Future in Chicago When someone in Chicago calls my office after being charged with aggravated DUI, they’re often terrified—and with good reason. Felony DUI charges under Illinois law carry the potential for prison, enormous fines, and a lifelong criminal record that can follow you…
Understanding DUI Charges in Chicago and Illinois A DUI charge in Chicago is more than just a traffic citation—it’s a criminal offense that can permanently affect your record, your freedom, and your future. In Illinois, under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, it’s illegal to drive or be in actual physical control of…
Chicago DUI Lawyer Explains Why Your Case May Follow You Everywhere A DUI arrest in Chicago doesn’t end when the flashing lights fade. What happens in Illinois rarely stays in Illinois—especially when it comes to your driver’s license. Every year, thousands of visitors and residents alike are caught off guard…
The Legal Reality Behind “Implied Consent” in Illinois In Chicago, drivers are often shocked to learn that saying “no” to a breath test does not end a DUI investigation. Illinois has an implied-consent law, meaning that by accepting a state driver’s license, you have already agreed to submit to chemical…
Police officers across Chicago and the suburbs conduct thousands of DUI arrests every year. Patrol divisions, the Illinois State Police, and Cook County sheriff’s deputies are under constant pressure to make arrests during traffic enforcement campaigns. Yet many of these cases fall apart once they reach court because the evidence…