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…
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Protecting Drivers Across Cook County Chicago is a city that never sleeps—its nightlife, restaurants, and sports events draw crowds late into the night. Unfortunately, increased traffic enforcement often turns an ordinary evening into a serious legal problem. When someone already has one prior DUI conviction, a…
Why Every Chicago DUI Arrest Demands Immediate Legal Help Getting stopped by the police in Chicago is nerve-racking enough, but when that stop turns into a DUI investigation, the situation becomes life-changing. Illinois has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country, and Chicago prosecutors rarely take it easy…
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains How Police and Prosecutors Build—and How We Challenge—Their Case When someone is stopped and arrested for driving under the influence in Chicago, the evidence starts building immediately. Whether it happens on North Avenue near Wicker Park, along I-290 heading west, or after leaving a downtown…
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains How a DUI Can Impact Your Immigration Status When someone is stopped for drunk driving in Chicago, they often think the worst-case scenario is losing their license. For non-U.S. citizens, however, the consequences can be much more severe. Under Illinois law, a first DUI is…
Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains the Hidden Immigration Risks of a DUI Arrest Chicago is one of the most diverse cities in America, home to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who work, study, and raise families throughout Cook County. A night out on Milwaukee Avenue or a family gathering in…
How Immigration Enforcement Collides with Illinois Criminal Law In Chicago’s busy criminal courts, confusion often arises when people hear that ICE “has a warrant.” I’ve spent decades defending clients across Cook County, and many were shocked to learn that what officers called a “warrant” was actually a detainer request. The…