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Illinois Drivers Are Often Misled About What a Breath Test Result Actually Proves

It’s a moment that rattles thousands of Chicagoans every year—you’re pulled over on Lake Shore Drive or near I-290, and after a few words with the officer, you’re asked to blow into a handheld breathalyzer. The beep, the wait, and then the officer says, “You’re ov...

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When someone is pulled over and charged with DUI in Chicago, the first consequence often isn’t a conviction—it’s the immediate threat of losing your driving privileges. Under Illinois law, a DUI arrest triggers an automatic civil penalty called a Statutory Summary Suspension. For many, this happens before their criminal case even gets going. It...

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Driving under the influence is one of the most aggressively prosecuted charges in Chicago and across Cook County. But not every DUI arrest is based on a lawful stop or justified arrest. As a Chicago DUI defense lawyer with decades of courtroom experience, I can tell you this: if the officer had no probable cause to stop your vehicle or make an ...

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You Were Arrested for DUI in Chicago. But Did the Police Follow the Law?

DUI arrests in Chicago don’t always follow the rules. And when officers cut corners, it’s your constitutional rights that are on the line. As a criminal defense lawyer in Chicago with decades of courtroom experience, I’ve fought hundreds of DUI cases—and many of them hinge...

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Why Even Small Mistakes Can Lead to Jail in Illinois

In the city of Chicago, individuals who are sentenced to probation instead of jail time often believe they’ve escaped the harshest punishment. However, probation is not a free pass—it’s a tightly supervised sentence with strict conditions. One missed check-in, one unpaid fine, or even a minor...

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