Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Most people are surprised to learn that you don’t need to be caught speeding, swerving, or violating any traffic rule to be arrested for DUI in Illinois. We’ve represented many clients in Chicago and surrounding counties who were approached while parked, sitting in their car outside a business, or stopped for a non-moving issue—only to find themselves facing DUI charges. At The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, we understand exactly how these cases unfold and how to challenge them from the start.
Illinois law under 625 ILCS 5/11-501 allows a person to be charged with DUI even without any indication of unlawful driving. The state simply needs to show that you were in actual physical control of the vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. But that doesn’t give police a free pass to approach and arrest anyone they choose. The law requires that they have reasonable suspicion and probable cause at every stage. And that’s often where we find a defense.
How These Arrests Happen Without a Traffic Violation
