Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Being arrested for DUI in Chicago or anywhere in Cook County can change your life overnight. The flashing lights, the field sobriety tests, the handcuffs—it all happens fast. But the outcome of your case doesn’t have to be as final as the arrest might make it seem. With the right defense strategy, many DUI charges are eligible for reduction or dismissal.
Courts in Cook County don’t treat every DUI the same. Prosecutors look closely at the facts, and judges evaluate whether the law was properly followed. If there are problems with the stop, the arrest, or the chemical tests, your case may be on shaky legal ground. And if it’s your first offense, the law allows for sentencing alternatives that protect your record and license.
