Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
How Our Criminal Defense Team Wins in Court
Facing a DUI charge in Illinois, especially in Chicago, is not a minor inconvenience. It’s a serious legal matter with the potential to disrupt your life, cost you your driver’s license, damage your employment prospects, and even land you in jail. At The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, we take DUI defense seriously, preparing every case for trial from the very beginning. Whether you were stopped on the Kennedy Expressway or pulled over on Lake Shore Drive, our job is to protect your rights and fight back against the State’s case.
Illinois law under 625 ILCS 5/11-501 criminalizes the operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. While first-time offenses may be charged as misdemeanors, certain conditions—like driving on a suspended license, causing bodily harm, or having prior convictions—can enhance the charges to a felony. Even a misdemeanor DUI carries penalties up to one year in jail, fines of $2,500, and mandatory substance abuse education.
