Our Chicago DUI Attorneys have previously warned of the increase in drunk driving patrols in Illinois as Labor Day approaches. We hope, however, the Illinois arrest rate is nothing like Arizona’s reported numbers from this past weekend.

Police make 546 DUI arrests in 10 days

PHOENIX – Phoenix police have been blanketing the entire state looking for drunk drivers the past few weeks in a Labor Day crackdown. The campaign called “Over the Limit, Under Arrest,” started Friday, Aug. 21 and will end Monday, Sep. 7.

In the first ten days of the enforcement campaign, police say they have made 546 DUI arrests. 54 of those DUI arrests were aggravated, 492 were misdemeanor and 191 were extreme (.15 blood alcohol content or above).

The average BAC has been .16, doubling the legal limit of .08. Police have made 51 minor/underage DUI arrests and they have made 49 DUI arrests of individuals who have prior convictions.

Alberto Gutier with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety says drive hammered, get nailed, and it’s just not worth it.

“It’s important people realize what the dangers and consequences are,” Gutier said of driving drunk. “I’ve seen people lose their jobs that they’ve had for years because they were drunk and they got caught.”

Gutier added that it will cost thousands of dollars in fines and court costs to get squared away after a DUI, something that is quite costly in this economy.

The Law Offices of James E. Fabbrini have years of experience protecting people charged with drunk driving. From first time offenders to felonies, our Chicago DUI lawyers have successfully fought DUI charges in Chicago and the surrounding areas.

Protect your freedom, avoid trouble, and save yourself money. Contact our office today. All consultations are absolutely free. Call us at (312) 494-3131 or e-mail us your questions at Contact@WindyCityLawFirm.com