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Chicago Traffic Realities and the Shift from Ticket to Criminal Charge Chicago drivers are no strangers to traffic congestion and frustration. Highways such as the Eisenhower, Stevenson, and Dan Ryan can slow to a crawl during rush hour, but when those roads open up late at night or early in the morning, many drivers take…

Chicago is a city alive with constant movement—rush hour traffic downtown, crowded streets in neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Wrigleyville, and major interstates cutting through Cook County. With so many cars on the road, accidents happen daily. Unfortunately, some drivers panic after a crash and leave the scene. In Illinois, leaving the scene of an…

Understanding the Scope of Credit Card Fraud in Chicago Chicago is not only Illinois’ largest city but also one of the busiest financial hubs in the Midwest. With thousands of businesses across neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Hyde Park, and the Loop, electronic transactions dominate the local economy. While this convenience benefits consumers and businesses, it…

Chicago and Illinois Law on Repeat DUI Arrests Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the country, and with its nightlife, festivals, and traffic-packed highways, DUI arrests are common. Under Illinois statute 625 ILCS 5/11-501, driving under the influence includes not only alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher but also…

Felony DUI and the Illinois Criminal Code Illinois law treats impaired driving harshly, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Chicago. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, anyone who operates or is in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be charged with DUI. The law presumes impairment…

Street Racing and Chicago’s Crackdown Chicago is known for its busy highways, crowded neighborhoods, and constant traffic flow. Yet in recent years, a growing number of drivers have been caught up in street racing crackdowns. Police patrols, traffic cameras, and even helicopters have been deployed to identify and stop races across the city, particularly on…

Chicago and the Seriousness of DUI Prosecutions Chicago’s roads are always full—rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway, traffic through Bronzeville, or weekend nights near River North. When police believe a driver is under the influence, the traffic stop can quickly escalate into a criminal case. A first DUI under 625 ILCS 5/11-501 is usually treated as a…

How a DUI Charge Impacts Chicago Residents Beyond the Courtroom Chicago’s neighborhoods are filled with hardworking people who rely on their vehicles to commute, run errands, and care for their families. From commuters in the Far North Side who drive downtown daily to delivery workers navigating the South Side, driving is often not optional. A…

Protecting Your Future in Chicago Chicago is one of the busiest traffic hubs in the country, with expressways like the Kennedy, Dan Ryan, and Eisenhower carrying thousands of vehicles every hour. Police departments across the city and suburban Cook County are aggressive when it comes to enforcing DUI laws. Many drivers facing these charges are…

Chicago is one of the busiest traffic hubs in the country. Every day, thousands of drivers move through the city’s highways, local streets, and expressways. Law enforcement conducts countless traffic stops, and often those stops escalate into larger criminal investigations. A recurring question is whether police can open and search your trunk without first obtaining…