Articles Tagged with Arrested for DUI in Chicago Based on “Smell of Alcohol”?

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Police Claims of Odor Leading to DUI Arrests

Drivers in Chicago are frequently stopped for routine traffic issues that escalate into DUI investigations. Often, the first thing an officer says is that they “smell alcohol” inside your vehicle. Many people don’t realize that this claim alone is not sufficient evidence for a DUI conviction under Illinois law, yet it frequently leads to arrests and criminal charges.