If you are stopped or your home is searched in Chicago, understanding your rights regarding search warrants and probable cause could make the difference in the outcome of your case. Every year, thousands of criminal cases in Cook County—especially those involving DUI, drugs, or firearms—turn on whether a search was conducted lawfully. At Andy Sotiropoulos…
When facing a DUI charge in Illinois, you may also worry about what happens to your finances if you go to jail or prison. You may assume your money disappears or your bills vanish along with your liberty. That is not correct. Even while incarcerated you remain responsible for outstanding obligations, but you lose direct…
No Violation? No Problem: According to the Law Drivers in Illinois are often surprised to learn that a DUI stop can occur even when no traffic violation has been committed. This scenario is more common than many realize, particularly in areas like Chicago and throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will Counties. The legality of such…
Reckless driving is not treated as a routine traffic matter in DuPage County. It is a criminal offense that carries beyond fines and points on your license. If you have been charged with reckless driving, you are now facing a case that could impact your record, your ability to drive, and your insurance rates for…
If your license has been suspended because of a DUI arrest or conviction in Illinois, you may be asking whether you can still drive to work. For many people, getting to work without a vehicle is not realistic. In some cases, the state allows limited driving privileges through what most people call a hardship license….
If you have ever been pulled over after a night out, even when you felt completely in control, you may have wondered what caught the officer’s attention. In Illinois, DUI enforcement is proactive, and officers are trained to watch for a wide range of driving behavior that may suggest impairment. Many stops begin with something…
You are behind the wheel, your passengers are drinking on the way home after dinner. Everyone has had a drink except you. You feel fine, you are under the limit, and you are not worried. Then flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror. One of your friends still has an open beer can. Suddenly, the…
Speeding violations in Illinois are not always as simple as paying a fine and moving on. In some cases, they can lead to criminal charges, especially if you have prior offenses such as a DUI or reckless driving conviction. If you’ve recently resolved one case and now face a new speeding charge, the consequences can…
If you have been arrested for DUI in Chicago, you may be wondering whether your charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. While many driving under the influence arrests in Cook County begin as misdemeanors, certain circumstances can elevate the charge to a felony. Understanding what causes this escalation is critical, especially within the fast-moving…
You made the responsible decision not to drive after drinking. Instead, you chose to sleep it off in your car. While that might sound like the safer choice, many Illinois drivers are shocked to learn they can still be arrested and charged with DUI just for sleeping behind the wheel. Under Illinois law, the issue…
