When asked about Breathalyzers, our Chicago DUI Attorneys always tell our clients the same thing, “Don’t do it”. Why? It is common knowledge that Breathalyzers are inaccurate – further, we can’t cross examine a machine. Essentially, these machines are used by the State to prove people guilty without ever affording someone charged with drunk driving to have a fair hearing. Continue reading “Breathalyzers – Just Don’t Do It.” »

While our Chicago DUI Attorneys always encourage people to get a designated driver if drinking, the following story is an important reminder that the designated driver should also be qualified to drive. Below is the odd story of a father who asked his 12 year old son to drive him home after a night out. Continue reading “12-Year-Old Designated Driver For Drunk Dad” »

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers found this interesting article about DUIs in general and we advise anyone interested in learning more about drunk driving arrests to take a look at this article. Please keep in mind that the following is written in very general terms and is not a substitute for legal advice. If you or a loved once has been accused of Drunk Driving, please contact our office for a free consultation.

Full article follows below: Continue reading “Learn More About DUI” »

Our Chicago DUI Attorneys learned today that ex-Chicago Bears’ quarterback Bob Avellini was found not guilty of DUI after a bench trial in DuPage County.

Full story below:

Ex-Bears quarterback acquitted of drunken driving
Continue reading “Former Chicago Bear Found Not Guilty Of DUI Charges” »

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers follow up on the story of Chicago Police detective Joseph Frugoli who was charged earlier this month with DUI after being involved in a fatal car accident. Today, Frugoli pled not guilty to those charges.

See also:

Chicago Cop Charged In Alleged DUI Related Fatality

Chicago Cop’s DUI Case Heating Up: Weiss Says No Favors Given To Frugoli In His Two Prior Accidents

Full story below: Continue reading “Chicago Cop Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Charges” »

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have learned that the Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Central (001st) District and the Near North (018th) District beginning at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2009 and ending at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009.

The purpose of this program is to saturate a pre-designated area with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving. Patrols also place emphasis on speed, alcohol-related and safety belt violations. Police vehicles equipped for speed detection are deployed to apprehend speeding violators.

Check back here next week for more alerts. Continue reading “Downtown Chicago DUI Checkpoint Set For Friday, May 29th” »

Our Chicago DUI Attorneys have been following the story of Officer Richard Bolling, the Chicago Police Officer accused of DUI and hit-and-run in the death of Trenton Booker this past weekend.

Chicago Policeman Charged With DUI In Hit-And-Run Accident

.079 Breathalyzer result for Chicago Cop Charged With DUI

Today Mayor Richard Daley spoke out about allegations that Bolling was receiving preferential treatment.

Full story follows below:

Favoritism shown in cop’s DUI arrest?

Mayor Richard Daley said today the police department “will have to” investigate whether any favoritism was shown a Chicago police officer charged in last week’s hit-and-run death of a 13-year-old boy. Continue reading “Chicago Mayor Daley Speaks Out On DUI Arrest Of Off-Duty Cop” »

The Chicago Policeman charged in with DUI in this weekend’s fatal hit-and-run accident had a blood alcohol level of .079 four hours after the accident. Many are now questioning why it took so long to administer the Breathalyzer test and whether the Chicago Police are giving preferential treatment to one of their own.

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About 4 hours before cop in crash got Breathalyzer Continue reading “.079 Breathalyzer result for Chicago Cop Charged With DUI” »

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have learned that a for the second time in little over a month a Chicago Police Officer has been charged with DUI involving a hit-and-run accident. Richard Bolling, 39, of the 8600 block of South Wolcott Avenue was charged Saturday with aggravated DUI, leaving the scene of a wreck where a death or injury occurred, and reckless homicide.

Full story follows below:

Continue reading “Chicago Policeman Charged With DUI In Hit-And-Run Accident” »

Remember the arrest of Chicago Alderman Sharon Dixon on suspicion of DUI? (Local DUI News: Alderman Dixon Refuses To Testify At DUI Hearing)? Just the other day a Judge heard evidence and argument regarding the possible suspension of Dixon’s license. The result? Dixon was granted her Petition to Rescind the suspension of her driver’s license.

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Continue reading “Chicago DUI News: Alderman Wins DUI Hearing” »