Chicago DUI Blog

About What to Know If You are Arrested for a DUI in Illinois

What to Know If You are Arrested for a DUI in Illinois

Over 29,500 DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office in 2016. 92 percent of these...
About What You Need to Know When Arrested for Underage Drinking in Cook County

What You Need to Know When Arrested for Underage Drinking in Cook County

Research conducted in 2018 from the Illinois Youth Survey revealed that 40 percent of 10th graders across the state and in Cook County...
About Defending a DUI During the Holidays

Defending a DUI During the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us. Over the next few months, people will be celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s. Many...
About Are Illinois DUIs in the Public Record?

Are Illinois DUIs in the Public Record?

Are DUIs Public Record? Convictions for driving under the influence will appear on your record if someone files a request with the Illinois...
About What to Do If You’re Arrested For a DUI on Labor Day

What to Do If You’re Arrested For a DUI on Labor Day

When people hear that Labor Day is approaching, many may think about the long three-day weekend, heading out of town, and nighttime partying....
About What to Keep in Mind When You Contact A DUI Attorney in Illinois

What to Keep in Mind When You Contact A DUI Attorney in Illinois

Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be a stressful experience, especially for those who have never been arrested before. Lawyers...
About Are DUIs Felonies in Illinois?

Are DUIs Felonies in Illinois?

Driving under the influence, also known as DUI or drunk driving, is a serious charge in Illinois. However, while the courts never take...
About Reckless Driving vs. DUI Charges: The Difference, and What It Means for You

Reckless Driving vs. DUI Charges: The Difference, and What It Means for You

2.2% of Illinois drivers report driving after drinking too much. This is above the national average, where only 1.9% of people reported operating...
About The Insider Look at DUI Stops

The Insider Look at DUI Stops

The 1985 case the People of the State of Illinois vs. Bartley gives Illinois police the right to establish sobriety checkpoints. Cops will...