Q: How to fight DUI charges in Illinois when I was parked and not driving?
Received charges in May 2022. Was parked in the parking lot using the car for shelter. Had no intentions of driving.
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A: In Illinois, you either have to be driving or “in actual physical control” that generally means able to drive. You will not be able to address this question over the Internet while you are sitting at a computer in North Carolina. You should find a DUI lawyer in the county where you receive the ticket and have a one-on-one conversation to explain what your options are.
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