Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
You Were Arrested for DUI in Chicago. But Did the Police Follow the Law?
DUI arrests in Chicago don’t always follow the rules. And when officers cut corners, it’s your constitutional rights that are on the line. As a criminal defense lawyer in Chicago with decades of courtroom experience, I’ve fought hundreds of DUI cases—and many of them hinged on law enforcement errors.
Illinois DUI law, under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, allows police to arrest a person for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. But that law doesn’t give officers free rein to violate your rights. From the moment they pull you over, officers must justify every step—starting with reasonable suspicion.
