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Commercial Drivers in Chicago Are Held to a Higher Standard—and Face Higher Risks For commercial drivers in Chicago, a license isn’t just a convenience—it’s a career. Whether you’re running local deliveries on the South Side, hauling freight through Cicero, or operating a shuttle near O’Hare, your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is your livelihood. And in Illinois, it…

What Chicago Drivers Need to Know About DUI Suspensions That Don’t Go Away Being arrested for DUI in Chicago comes with two battles: one in criminal court and one with the Illinois Secretary of State. Most people assume that once the license suspension period ends, the matter is behind them. Unfortunately, that’s far from the truth.…

As a DUI defense attorney in Chicago, one of the most common questions I get from clients is this: “Can I still fight the license suspension even though I failed the breath test?” The short answer is yes—but timing and legal strategy are critical. Many drivers assume that once they blow over the legal limit…

What You Need to Know About Driving Privileges While Facing a DUI in Chicago If you were recently arrested for DUI in Chicago, one of the first questions you’re likely asking is, “Can I still drive?” It’s a question I hear every week from clients in neighborhoods across the city—from Lakeview to Little Village, from…

Facing a DUI Charge in Chicago? The Level of the Charge May Determine Your Future Every week, drivers in Chicago are arrested for DUI. From South Shore to Wicker Park, from the West Side to the Loop, residents who never imagined being in handcuffs find themselves booked and fingerprinted at police stations for driving under…

Refusal Cases Across Chicago: Why They Are Treated Seriously Across Chicago, traffic stops happen every day on Lake Shore Drive, the Dan Ryan, the Kennedy, and neighborhood streets from Hyde Park to Portage Park. When police suspect impaired driving, one of the first things they do is request a chemical test. Under Illinois law, that…

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…