Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is calling upon all NFL fans. They want you to remember that the most important player off the field this SuperBowl weekend is the designated driver. Due to upsetting statistics over the past few years, MADD is stressing the importance of having a safe, responsible driver throughout the weekend. Continue reading “More SuperBowl Safety From Our Chicago DUI Attorneys: Ways to Stay Safe on Gameday” »

In connection with the NFL’s “Fans Don’t let Fans Drive Drunk” DUI awareness campaign, the Illinois State Police will be increasing DUI patrols during Super Bowl Sunday.  Here is some more information from the Illinois State Police:

Pass your keys to a designated driver this Super Bowl Sunday

The Illinois State Police (ISP), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and law enforcement agencies around the state remind you to act responsibly by designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol this Super Bowl weekend. Continue reading “Chicago DUI Lawyers Warn: DUI Patrols Increase For Super Bowl Sunday” »

The process of getting a DUI can be an emotionally draining situation.  Thoughts about your future, both financially and emotionally, may come into play and lead to helpless amounts of depression.  Although difficult, now is the time to pick your head up because you need to think about the facts surrounding your arrest. You must realize that they are things that happened during your DUI arrest that can have a great impact on your case. This is why it is important to have a good Chicago DUI lawyer on your side. Continue reading “Our Chicago DUI Lawyers Advise: DUI Info To Keep In Mind” »

Being charged with DUI can be a life-changing event.  Today, having a DUI on your record can limit you from getting a job or even being approved for a loan.  The important thing to keep in mind when charged with a DUI is that there are steps you can take to make sure that your court case is handled the right way.

The overall review on how your DUI arrest was processed is an extremely important part of a court case.  A good Chicago DUI attorney can identify a variety of discrepancies that may be evident within a police report. Continue reading “Chicago DUI Attorneys Advise: Know The Facts Before Going To Court For A DUI” »

Chicago DUI attorneys react as two high-profile DUI cases make their way into the news this month.

The first case involves Chicago Alderman Sharon Dixon of the 24th Ward. Dixon was arrested earlier this month by Chicago Police and charged with DUI. Dixon was arrested in the 6900 block of North Sheridan Road at about 1:25 a.m., where police were controlling traffic in connection with an apartment fire.  Dixon said  that she was returning from a friend’s house in Evanston when she was stopped.

Also this month, Cook County Judge Sheila McGinnis was sentenced to 18 months of supervision and Continue reading “Recent High-Profile Arrests Highlight DUI Crackdown – Chicago DUI Lawyers Examine” »