Another reason why “NO” is the only answer to the question, “Should I blow in the breathalyzer”? Our Chicago DUI Lawyers found another story on how faulty breathalyzers are being used to convict innocent people. Santa Clara County DA reviewing 865 San Jose DUI cases after breathalyzers deemed faulty By Mike Rosenberg A faulty breathalyzer used [...]

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers though we had seen it all when it came to bizarre DUI arrests – until this latest story.  A woman was arrested for Driving while under the influence of bath salts. DUI arrest may be a first; case seen as legal challenge By Edward Lewis – Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE – The arrest of a [...]

Bravo to Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel for realizing what many people forget when hearing about someone arrested for DUI.  Innocent until proven guilty. Rahm Emanuel stands by transition adviser with past DUI arrest BY FRAN SPIELMAN Chicago Suntimes For the second time in three weeks, an embarrassing revelation has surfaced about a member of Rahm Emanuel’s transition team that [...]

No surprise to our Chicago DUI Lawyers here.  A Niles Police Officer suspects an off-duty Chicago Police Officer of DUI.  So, what does he do?  Field Sobriety tests? Nope.  Breathalyzer? Nope.  Arrest the suspect and tow his car? Nope.  He let’s him go. Off-duty Chicago cop suspected of making bogus 911 call BY FRANK MAIN Staff Reporter [...]

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers are constantly amazed at how one’s Constitutional Rights are destroyed everyday in the name of DUI.  This week, we explore the story of Rodger Festa, a decorated vietnam vetern who was arrested for DUI after blowing a .03.  That’s right, .03, or more that 60% BELOW the legal limit. Federal Court Upholds [...]

The Super Bowl is upon and with it comes the usual hype – not about the game, mind you, but about DUI.  Our Chicago DUI Lawyers explore the latest tactics design to violate your 4th Amendment Rights while lining the coffers of local police departments and municipalities. Springfield, Illinois – DUI Checkpoints and Patrols Scheduled Throughout [...]

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers ask: When does not starting your car equal driving your car?  Answer: When it comes to convicting people of DUI.  Want proof?  Look at what happened to a MA man who didn’t even start his car but was nevertheless charged with drunk driving. Court: Key enough for drunk driving conviction By Associated [...]

Another Chicago DUI Roadblock this weekend. ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE DEERING (009th) DISTRICT The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Deering (009th) District at 3120 S. Halsted Avenue. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 2000 hours on 21 January 2011 and end at 0400 hours on 22 January 2011. Our Chicago DUI [...]

Chicago celebrity Mike Adamle was recently pulled over and arrested for allegedly being DUI. Police proudly announced that Adamle had “failed field sobriety tests” leading most people to believe that he must have been drunk driving. But, when Adamle’s BAC test came back at .04, well under the legal limit for driving, police [...]

Our Chicago DUI Lawyers have blogged about some of the many maniacs MADD has helped to take off the roads, including those on bicycles.  The story below is another classic example of the  insanity of the “war” on DUI.  CHP police, responding to an injured bicyclist, rather than give the injured bicyclist aid, decide instead [...]