Downtown Chicago offers an endless mix of nightlife, rooftop bars, and business dinners. But what begins with an after-work drink in the Loop, River North, or West Loop can end with flashing lights and a breathalyzer. Police stationed near Wacker Drive or the Ohio Street feeder ramp are constantly watching…
Chicago’s Professional Standards and DUI Risks In Chicago, professionals are held to a higher standard of personal conduct—especially physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare workers. A DUI arrest may appear to be a “personal” matter, but the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) treats it as a professional integrity…
When a DUI Threatens More Than Your Driving Privileges Every week in Chicago, professionals are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while leaving downtown restaurants, Lakeview bars, or suburban events in Naperville, Oak Park, or Schaumburg. Most never imagined a DUI would happen to them, and fewer realize…
A Low-BAC Arrest Can Still Derail Your Future You might expect that a breath-alcohol reading below 0.08% guarantees your freedom. Unfortunately, countless drivers across Chicago learn otherwise every year. Police patrols along Lake Shore Drive, the Loop, and neighborhoods like Logan Square and Lincoln Park frequently stop motorists whose tests…
When a “Minor” DUI Accident Still Requires a Major Court Appearance As a Chicago DUI defense lawyer, I often meet people who feel shocked to learn they must appear in court even when their DUI accident caused no injuries. Many think that because no one was hurt and the damage…
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Miranda Rights and DUI Dismissals As a Chicago criminal defense attorney with decades of experience handling DUI cases throughout Cook County, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Can my DUI be dismissed if the officer never read me my rights?” This question…
Understanding the Stakes for Future Physicians and Residents in Chicago Chicago’s hospitals and teaching institutions—Northwestern, Loyola, University of Chicago, and Rush—train thousands of new physicians every year. These residents dedicate their lives to helping patients, working long hours in some of the most demanding environments in the country. Yet one…
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…