Chicago’s Approach to DUI Enforcement and Why the Financial Impact Is Larger Than Most People Expect Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the country, where thousands of drivers move through crowded corridors like Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue, the Dan Ryan, and the Kennedy Expressway every day. Because…
What Chicago Drivers Can Expect When a DUI Arrest Leads to a Court Case Chicago is home to some of the busiest courtrooms in the country, and DUI cases make up a large share of the criminal docket. From the nightlife-heavy areas of River North and Wrigleyville to the working-class…
The Reality of DUI Arrests in Chicago and Why the Right Defense Matters DUI arrests are common across Chicago, from the entertainment corridors of River North to the busy intersections of Avondale and the expressway interchanges on the Kennedy, Dan Ryan, and Stevenson. Police conduct thousands of DUI stops every…
Chicago DUI Arrests and the Reality of Field Sobriety Testing Chicago’s streets see more DUI arrests than almost any other city in Illinois. From North Avenue to Cicero Avenue, officers patrol at all hours, often stopping drivers for minor traffic issues that quickly turn into DUI investigations. The majority of…
Chicago’s Enforcement of Underage Drinking and Driving Laws Chicago’s streets are among the busiest in the Midwest, with traffic from commuters, visitors, and college students flowing through neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, and Wicker Park every day. Law enforcement officers patrol these areas closely, and when it comes to…
The Serious Nature of DUI with a Minor in the Car In Chicago, prosecutors take driving under the influence seriously, but when a child is in the vehicle, the case becomes an aggravated felony under Illinois law. The reasoning behind this strict approach is clear: when a minor is in…
I’ve practiced DUI defense for decades in Chicago, and few moments shock clients more than learning they could lose their driver’s license forever. In Illinois, this isn’t an empty threat. A felony DUI conviction—especially a fourth or subsequent offense—can lead to permanent revocation under 625 ILCS 5/6-208(b)(4). This means your…
Protecting Chicago Truck Drivers and Commercial Operators from Permanent License Loss Chicago’s highways and interstates run on the labor of commercial drivers who haul goods, materials, and passengers throughout Cook County and beyond. But a single traffic stop or criminal charge can cost a driver their livelihood. When a CDL…
Imagine being a professional driver in Chicago—logging long hours on the Eisenhower Expressway, handling deliveries around Cicero or Joliet—and suddenly being arrested for DUI after driving home from dinner in your personal vehicle. The flashing lights, the officer’s questions, and a momentary lapse can set off a chain reaction that…
When a DUI Threatens Your Illinois CDL The Stakes for Commercial Drivers in Chicago Driving a truck or commercial vehicle in Illinois isn’t just a job—it’s the foundation of your livelihood. For thousands of CDL holders who pass daily through Chicago’s interstates, shipping hubs, and rail corridors, even a single…