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DUI Arrests in Chicago Happen Year-Round—Even When Roads Are Dangerous Driving in Chicago during the winter or early spring months comes with serious hazards. Between lake effect snow, freezing rain, black ice, and potholes hidden beneath slush, traffic violations become far more common—even for careful drivers. Unfortunately, many of those traffic stops lead to DUI arrests,…

Don’t Let the Machine Decide Your Fate—Illinois Law Gives You Options If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs and you blew over the legal limit, you might think it’s game over. That’s exactly what the officer wants you to believe. But Illinois law says otherwise. The truth is, breathalyzer machines…

After a DUI arrest in Chicago or anywhere in Cook County, many people are surprised to learn that their driver’s license may be suspended automatically—even before they step foot in a courtroom. This suspension isn’t tied to a conviction or guilty plea. Instead, it’s part of Illinois’ statutory scheme for DUI enforcement, known as the Statutory…

In the city of Chicago, DUI arrests are often made in fast-paced environments where officers are under pressure to act quickly. But a rushed arrest doesn’t excuse a violation of your rights. One of the most powerful defenses in a DUI case is proving that the arresting officer did not have legal grounds — known…

If you were arrested for DUI in Chicago and your attorney successfully overturned the license suspension at your statutory summary suspension hearing, it’s natural to feel like you’ve won the case. But while that outcome is definitely a win, it’s only one battle in a larger legal war. Unfortunately, many people in Cook County make the…

Understanding the Stakes in a Chicago DUI Arrest If you’re facing DUI charges in Chicago, the consequences are real and long-lasting. Even a first-time DUI arrest in Illinois can result in a misdemeanor conviction with jail time, steep fines, and a mandatory license suspension. If certain aggravating elements are present—such as prior DUI history, a…

A Missed Hearing Could Cost You the Right to Drive—Even If You Beat the DUI In Chicago, a DUI arrest sets off two separate battles: one in the criminal courts and one with the Secretary of State over your driving privileges. If you were arrested for DUI anywhere in Cook County—on the Kennedy Expressway, near…

A DUI Arrest in Chicago Can Cost You Your License—But You May Still Be Able to Drive Getting pulled over for DUI in Chicago can change your life in seconds. Whether you were stopped in Uptown, Logan Square, or on the Eisenhower Expressway, what happens after the flashing lights go out can impact your job,…

Trials in Illinois: What Really Happens in the Courtroom When criminal charges are filed in Illinois, many people mistakenly believe they’ll quickly “clear it up” or that their side of the story will come out without needing to go to trial. But if the case moves forward, it becomes a formal legal battle that follows…

Getting arrested for DUI in Chicago is more than just a scare—it can seriously disrupt your life, and the first thing many people ask is: “Will I lose my license?” Whether you’re stopped near Wicker Park or pulled over in Cicero, the threat to your ability to drive is real and fast-moving. In Illinois, even…