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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…

The Truth About False Breathalyzer Results in Illinois Imagine this: you’re on your way home from a late dinner in downtown Chicago. You didn’t have a single drink, but earlier, you rinsed your mouth with a heavy-duty mouthwash. You’re pulled over near the Loop for a minor traffic violation. The officer smells alcohol and asks…

Illinois has legalized medical and recreational cannabis, but the criminal law surrounding marijuana and driving remains one of the most misunderstood areas of DUI enforcement. Many patients assume that having a medical marijuana card shields them from prosecution. But that assumption can lead to serious trouble if you’re pulled over and accused of driving while…

Off-Duty, On the Hook: How a DUI in Your Personal Vehicle Can Still Cost You Your CDL in Illinois Driving commercially in Illinois is more than a job—it’s a livelihood, a license to provide, and in many cases, a lifetime career. But if you’re pulled over for DUI while driving your personal vehicle—even off the…

Being arrested for DUI in Chicago is stressful, embarrassing, and potentially life-changing. But being found not guilty at trial—or having your charges dismissed—is a major legal win. The problem? That arrest doesn’t disappear on its own. Many people assume that because the case ended in their favor, their record is clean. That’s not true in Illinois. Your…