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…
You’ve just been pulled over by the police in Chicago. The lights are flashing, the officer is at your window, and soon after a series of questions, you’re being asked to take a breath test—or submit to blood or urine testing. You hesitate. Maybe you’ve had a drink or two.…
Most people believe that to be arrested for DUI in Illinois, you must be caught driving under the influence. But Illinois law says otherwise. You can be charged with DUI even if the engine is off and the car is in park. This is because Illinois law allows drivers to…
Field sobriety tests are designed to give law enforcement officers a tool to assess impairment, but they are not mandatory in Illinois. If you refused a field sobriety test during a DUI stop in Chicago, you did not break the law. Still, you may have been arrested anyway. Now you’re…
Every year in Chicago and throughout Illinois, thousands of drivers are pulled over on suspicion of DUI. Many of them are asked to perform field sobriety tests on the side of the road—tests that are difficult under the best of conditions, and often misunderstood by drivers. Some people refuse. Others…
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Chicago and think you’ll be better off handling it on your own, think again. The reality is that trying to fight or resolve a DUI charge without legal representation can have serious, permanent consequences. What you don’t know about the Illinois DUI system…
Why Following Your Doctor’s Orders Isn’t Always a Legal Shield in DUI Cases In Illinois, DUI laws are often associated with alcohol or illegal drug use. But what many drivers across Chicago have learned the hard way is that you can also be charged with DUI for driving after taking…