Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Why DUI Dismissals in Chicago Are Rare Without Legal Pressure
Many people arrested for DUI in Chicago believe that if the case is weak, the prosecutor will simply dismiss it. That belief is one of the most common and costly misunderstandings in Illinois criminal law. DUI dismissals do happen, but they almost never occur unless a defense attorney forces the issue through litigation, evidentiary challenges, and courtroom advocacy.
In Chicago, DUI charges are prosecuted aggressively. Police officers are trained to document every detail in a way that supports probable cause and impairment findings. Prosecutors rely on those reports unless a defense attorney proves they are legally or factually flawed. Without a lawyer, most defendants never challenge the stop, the arrest, or the testing procedures. The case moves forward by default, even when serious legal problems exist.
