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If you were arrested in Chicago for DUI while asleep in your vehicle, you’re not alone—and you’re probably shocked. Many people believe pulling over to rest instead of trying to drive while intoxicated is the smart and responsible thing to do. Unfortunately, Illinois law doesn’t always reward that logic. In fact, sleeping in your car…

The Surprising Truth About Non-Driving DUI Arrests in Chicago If you think a DUI arrest only applies to drivers weaving through traffic or blowing past a red light, think again. Under Illinois law, just sitting behind the wheel while impaired could land you in jail for driving under the influence. Every week in Chicago, individuals…

Understanding Criminal Charges in Chicago and Across Illinois Chicago is a vibrant city, but like all urban areas, it sees its share of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies. In Illinois, criminal charges fall under two broad categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are less severe but still carry significant penalties, including possible jail time…

In Chicago, a night out can quickly spiral into a legal nightmare if you’re accused of driving under the influence. DUI arrests are not limited to repeat offenders. Every day, working professionals, students, and parents in neighborhoods from Lincoln Park to Englewood find themselves pulled over and facing charges that can follow them for life.…

Charged Without Driving? Illinois DUI Law Doesn’t Require It In Chicago, it might surprise people to learn that they can be charged with DUI without ever turning the ignition key. Illinois law allows law enforcement to arrest individuals for DUI if they are in “actual physical control” of a vehicle while intoxicated, even when the…

You Don’t Have to Be Driving to Be Charged With DUI in Chicago You may think you did the responsible thing—leaving the bar, walking to your car, and deciding to sit and sober up before going home. But in Chicago and throughout Illinois, sitting in the driver’s seat while under the influence can still get…

Summer on Lake Michigan is one of the best parts of living in Chicago. Whether it’s cruising past Navy Pier, anchoring off Montrose Harbor, or floating near the mouth of the Chicago River, thousands enjoy the water each year. But if you’re accused of drinking or using drugs before a boating accident, everything changes fast.…

A DUI arrest in Cook County can feel like the end of the road, but it may not be the end of your case. Whether you’re stopped on the Eisenhower Expressway, pulled over in Lincoln Park, or arrested in Oak Lawn, many DUI cases in Illinois are dismissed or reduced well before trial. The reason…

What Illinois Drivers Need to Know About False DUI Arrests Driving through Chicago can be stressful on the best of days. Add a chronic medical condition to the mix, and you may find yourself facing more than just the city’s infamous traffic. Every year, drivers are wrongly arrested for DUI across Illinois because law enforcement…

Parked But Prosecuted: Understanding the Law in Chicago DUI Cases Imagine this: you leave a bar in downtown Chicago, realize you’ve had too much to drink, and decide to wait it out in your car. You start the engine for heat, sit in the driver’s seat, and scroll your phone. Moments later, police knock on…