In Chicago, DUI arrests are a common occurrence, particularly during weekends, holidays, and special events. But not every DUI charge carries the same weight. Illinois law distinguishes between a standard DUI, typically charged as a misdemeanor, and an aggravated DUI, which significantly elevates the legal consequences due to specific aggravating…
The High Cost of Missteps After a Chicago DUI Arrest In Chicago, DUI enforcement is a daily priority for law enforcement across the city and surrounding counties. Whether you’re stopped near Wrigleyville, the Loop, or the Kennedy Expressway, being arrested for DUI can alter the course of your life. In…
Chicago is home to one of the largest immigrant populations in the country. People from all over the world come here to live, work, and raise their families. But when someone without U.S. citizenship is arrested for a crime in Illinois, the consequences can extend far beyond the criminal courtroom.…
What Chicago Drivers Should Understand Chicago is a city of motion—busy streets, high-speed expressways, and constant movement. But with that activity comes danger, especially when impaired driving leads to a fatal outcome. DUI manslaughter, though commonly used in public conversation, is not an official term in Illinois criminal law. The…
In Illinois, not all DUI charges are created equal. While a typical DUI may be charged as a misdemeanor, certain circumstances trigger enhanced charges that carry felony consequences. These are known as aggravated DUIs. In Chicago and across Cook County, drivers who are accused of causing injury, driving without a…
The Road to Reinstatement Isn’t Automatic—Especially After a Second DUI If you’ve been convicted of a second DUI in Illinois, your driving privileges are no longer merely suspended—they are revoked. This distinction matters. A suspension has an end date. A revocation doesn’t. In Chicago and throughout Cook County, as well…
Getting arrested for driving under the influence in Chicago can be a life-altering event, especially if it’s your first encounter with the criminal justice system. The penalties for a first DUI offense in Illinois are far more severe than many expect, and the consequences extend far beyond fines and a…
The Truth About Implied Consent and Your License Many drivers in Chicago believe that refusing a breath or blood test during a DUI arrest gives them an edge. Some think no test equals no case. But under Illinois law, the decision to refuse chemical testing has serious and automatic consequences—even…
It’s a question we hear almost every day from people across Chicago: “How can I be arrested for DUI if I didn’t even blow over the limit?” The truth is simple—Illinois law doesn’t require a failed breath test to arrest or prosecute you for driving under the influence. At The…
Most people arrested for driving under the influence in Illinois assume they’re facing a misdemeanor. It’s a natural assumption—especially for first-time offenders. You get pulled over, maybe you fail a field sobriety test or blow slightly over the limit, and you figure the penalties will be manageable. A fine. Maybe…