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Many people arrested for DUI in Chicago believe jail only happens when someone is injured or property is damaged. That assumption is incorrect under Illinois law. While accidents and injuries significantly increase sentencing exposure, a DUI does not require a crash for jail to be legally imposed. In Chicago courts, jail is a real possibility…

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late to Choose the Right Attorney DUI arrests in Chicago can happen quickly—often during a routine traffic stop that suddenly escalates. What follows can be even more confusing: police station processing, court dates, license suspension notices, and court appearances in crowded Cook County courtrooms. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed. But…

Why DUI Dismissals in Chicago Are a Legal Process, Not a Favor People charged with DUI in Chicago often hear stories about cases being “thrown out” or “dropped” and assume the same result will happen for them. In Illinois criminal courts, that assumption is dangerous. DUI dismissals are not favors granted by prosecutors and they…

People arrested in Chicago often believe they have time to think before contacting a criminal defense lawyer. Some assume they should wait until charges are filed. Others think they can explain themselves and clear things up on their own. Under Illinois criminal law, those assumptions frequently lead to serious consequences that cannot be undone later.…

Challenging License Suspension Before It’s Too Late The first 24 hours after a DUI arrest in Chicago can determine whether you lose your driving privileges—or keep them. One of the most misunderstood parts of a DUI arrest in Illinois is the statutory summary suspension. It’s not part of the criminal prosecution. It’s an automatic, administrative action…

Chicago DUI Arrests Move Fast — Your Defense Needs To Move Faster A DUI arrest in Chicago can happen in an instant. One moment you are heading home from River North, West Loop, or a game at the United Center, and the next you see police lights in the rearview mirror. What happens in the…

Chicago drivers face two cases at once after a DUI arrest People arrested for DUI in Chicago usually expect one court case. What they actually face are two separate legal matters that move forward at the same time. There is the criminal DUI prosecution and there is the driver’s license suspension process handled through the…

Chicago is one of the most heavily policed urban areas in the country, with aggressive enforcement of DUI laws. From the Lake Shore Drive corridor to neighborhood intersections in Albany Park, Englewood, and Logan Square, DUI checkpoints and traffic stops are a routine part of life. But if you’re pulled over, arrested, and charged with…

Losing Your License in Chicago Doesn’t Always Mean You Have to Stop Driving If your license has been suspended in Chicago, your daily life can unravel fast. Suddenly you can’t commute to work, pick up your kids, or make medical appointments without depending on rides or risking an arrest. The good news is that Illinois…

Why License Suspension Is Often the Biggest Shock After a Chicago DUI Arrest Most people arrested for DUI in Chicago are not thinking about trial strategy or sentencing during the first 48 hours. They are worried about one thing: whether they will still be able to drive. In a city as large and spread out…