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Chicago is a city defined by movement. From the Eisenhower Expressway carrying thousands of commuters every day, to neighborhood traffic in Albany Park, South Shore, and Little Village, drivers are constantly on the road. With such volume, police and state troopers aggressively enforce DUI laws, and many people do not realize how quickly a DUI…

The Growing Focus on Prescription Drug DUIs in Chicago Chicago police and Illinois State Police are placing increased emphasis on impaired driving enforcement — not only for alcohol but also for prescription drugs. From busy corridors like Lake Shore Drive to neighborhood streets in Edgewater, Bridgeport, and Garfield Ridge, drivers are being stopped and questioned…

The Hidden DUI Risk in Chicago’s Streets Chicago’s streets are busy with taxis, rideshares, delivery trucks, and commuters trying to beat the traffic lights before they turn red. Law enforcement is just as busy, watching for drivers who show signs of being impaired. Most people think “DUI” means a night out drinking, but Illinois law…

The Reality of a CDL DUI Arrest in Chicago Chicago is one of the busiest freight and logistics hubs in the United States, with thousands of commercial vehicles moving through the city every day. For the professional driver, a CDL is more than a license — it is a livelihood. When that livelihood is threatened…

Chicago’s streets are busy at all hours. Whether you’re heading home from work along Lake Shore Drive, picking up friends from a concert, or driving through one of the city’s neighborhoods late at night, a DUI arrest can happen quickly. What many drivers don’t realize is that in Illinois, the arrest triggers not just a…

Understanding Your Rights in Chicago Chicago is a city with constant motion. From the late-night traffic along Lake Shore Drive to suburban commuters heading in from Cook, DuPage, Will, and Lake Counties, thousands of vehicles cross police observation points every day. On certain weekends and holidays, those “observation points” become something more formal — DUI…

Chicago’s DUI Landscape and Why Breathalyzer Evidence Matters Chicago’s streets are constantly monitored by law enforcement, especially during nights and weekends when bars, restaurants, and entertainment districts are at their busiest. Police are trained to look for the smallest traffic infraction that might give them a reason to initiate a stop. In Illinois, driving under…

Understanding the Stakes in Chicago and Illinois Criminal Law Chicago is a city known for its vibrancy, but it is also a place where law enforcement takes criminal charges, particularly DUI, very seriously. Illinois law classifies crimes into two main categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are less severe than felonies but can still lead to…

Most people charged with a first DUI in Illinois believe they’re facing nothing more than a traffic ticket with a big fine. But those assumptions couldn’t be further from the truth. As criminal defense attorneys based in Chicago, we’ve spent decades defending clients who had no idea what they were truly up against until the…

In a city as fast-paced and heavily policed as Chicago, DUI arrests are a frequent occurrence. From River North to South Shore, drivers are stopped every day under suspicion of driving under the influence. While some cases are classified as misdemeanors, others immediately cross the threshold into felony territory. The line between these two types…