Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog
Most people associate a DUI arrest with driving under the influence on the open road. But in Illinois, it doesn’t take a moving vehicle to face criminal charges. Police officers in Chicago and across Cook County routinely arrest individuals for DUI while they’re parked—sometimes without the engine even running. If this happened to you, you’re likely confused, frustrated, and wondering how this is even legal.
At The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, our firm’s criminal defense attorney has been defending people accused of driving under the influence for decades. And we can tell you—this type of arrest is more common than you might think. If you were sitting in your car after a night out and now find yourself charged with a serious crime, this article is for you. Illinois law does allow DUI charges in parked vehicles—but that does not mean you’re automatically guilty.
