I am not justifying or defending any of following. Just relating what happened so maybe others can prevent having a similar experience.
Pulled out of a side street near the Easyrider on to Lasalle at around 10:30 pm. Went to the left lane on Lasalle to make a left turn at a traffic light about 50 feet from where I was. Blue lights came on behind me. Did a breath test, blew a 0.82 (limit is 0.80). Got arrested, handcuffed, put in cruiser, locked in cell with 6 other guys (cell had 4 bunks & 4 mattresses on the floor). Charged with DUI, wearing tinted glasses after sunset, reckless driving for not signaling a lane change when going to left lane to make a left turn.
Next morning in court when I went before judge, he read the charges. A court lawyer stood up and said if I pleaded guilty they would drop the DUI charge. If not, all charges would stand and I would need to return to court in 7 to 10 working days.
I pled guilty. Fined $1,500 to be paid prior to leaving courthouse.