Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
When someone is pulled over and charged with DUI in Chicago, the first consequence often isn’t a conviction—it’s the immediate threat of losing your driving privileges. Under Illinois law, a DUI arrest triggers an automatic civil penalty called a Statutory Summary Suspension. For many, this happens before their criminal case even gets going. It’s an aggressive process, and without quick legal action, you could find yourself unable to drive for months or even years.
Let’s take a closer look at what this suspension means, what your rights are, and how an experienced Chicago DUI defense attorney can challenge it in court and protect your license.
