Articles Posted in DUI - Drunk Driving

If you’ve been pulled over in Chicago and suspected of driving under the influence, one of the most critical moments will happen at the police station—or sometimes even roadside—when the officer asks you to take a breath, blood, or urine test. Many drivers panic. Some comply. Others refuse, thinking it might help them avoid a…

Imagine this: you decide not to drive home after drinking. Instead, you sit in your car, parked, waiting for a friend or trying to sleep it off. You don’t move the vehicle. You don’t put the car in gear. But when police arrive, they still arrest you for DUI. This scenario is more common than…

Getting pulled over by a police officer in Chicago is stressful enough. Being asked to perform field sobriety tests can make the situation even worse. If you refused to take those tests and were still arrested for DUI, you may be wondering whether it’s worth hiring a defense attorney. The short answer is yes—especially in…

Most drivers in Chicago don’t expect to be pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. But when it happens—and when you make the decision to refuse the officer’s request to perform field sobriety tests—everything that follows becomes critical. At that moment, your rights, your license, and your future are on the line. So, should you…

If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Chicago, you may be thinking about representing yourself or relying on advice from friends who “got through it.” But the truth is, DUI charges in Illinois are serious business, and showing up to court without a lawyer could cost you far more than just fines or a few…

Legal Use Doesn’t Mean Legal Driving—Here’s What You Need to Know Driving in Illinois after taking your prescribed medication may seem completely legal—and often, it is. But what many people in Chicago don’t realize is that the same medication their doctor told them to take can still lead to a DUI arrest. Illinois law doesn’t…

Most people assume DUI charges in Illinois only happen when you’re pulled over for swerving or blowing through a stop sign. But in reality, many DUI arrests in Chicago and surrounding areas happen when the person wasn’t even driving. One of the most misunderstood scenarios involves individuals who, after a night of drinking, decide to sleep…

Here’s What You Need to Know It’s the middle of the night. You see the flashing lights behind you. Moments later, a police officer is asking how much you’ve had to drink and whether you’ll perform some field sobriety tests. You decline. Then they ask you to blow into a breathalyzer. You refuse that too.…

If you were arrested for DUI in Illinois while parked in your driveway or on a private road, you may be wondering how that’s even possible. Many people assume DUI laws only apply to public roads. But Illinois law doesn’t draw that line so clearly. In fact, DUI charges can—and do—occur on private property across…

Many people believe that choosing to sleep in their car instead of driving after drinking is a responsible decision—and morally, it probably is. But under Illinois law, sleeping in your vehicle while intoxicated can still result in a DUI arrest. In Waukegan, law enforcement officers don’t need to witness you driving to charge you with…