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DUI in Illinois
We understand that a
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is overwhelming.
For many people, it is the first time they have ever been
arrested. Many charged with a DUI offense do not know
whether or not to submit to Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s) and
a breathalyzer test. Most do not know that a refusal to
submit to a breathalyzer test will result in an automatic
six-month suspension of their driver's license.
DUI is a serious criminal traffic offense in Illinois. Even
for a first-time DUI offense, for
which you may receive
Court Supervision, you may face a 90 day suspension of your
license, will be subjected to a fine not to exceed $2,500.00
fine, plus court costs, and must undergo an alcohol abuse
evaluation and follow all recommendations of that
evaluation. DUI penalties increase for those with blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) double the .08 legal limit, and
for repeat offenders. Insurance rates also increase.
 DUI can have a significant impact on
your life and family. Any individual charged with this offense should seriously consider retaining the services of an experienced DUI counsel. As a result of legislation
in the 1990’s through the present, DUI laws have become more
and more complex. In fact, the laws are constantly changing. The penalties
for DUI offenses have become more harsh and expensive,
specifically those DUI offenses occurring under particular
circumstances, i.e., for example, a situation in which a
driver is transporting a child under the age of 16. Under Illinois DUI law, even "sleeping it off" in an automobile may be considered driving under the influence. In
Illinois, a DUI can be either a Misdemeanor or Felony charge,
depending on the particular circumstances of your case - it is a complex issue requiring the services of an experienced DUI counsel.
 DUI
conviction can result in serious
consequences:
1) Your license will be revoked (a permanent loss of
privileges until you proceed to hearing and prevail before
the Secretary of State of Illinois);
2) You will incur significant fines, and court costs;
3) You will be placed on Conditional Discharge (a form of
non-reporting “Probation”) or a period of Probation up to 2
years;
4) You may serve jail time;
5) You will be required to undergo an alcohol abuse
evaluation and follow all recommendations of the evaluation,
including any aftercare; and
6) You will have a conviction for DUI in your driver’s
history, which cannot be expunged.
To be clear, the sentence
for a DUI conviction depends upon several factors. For
example, prior DUI convictions, whether or not you are
currently on Supervision, Conditional Discharge or Probation
for another offense, and whether or not you were involved in
an accident, are factors the prosecutor and Court will
consider in imposing a sentence for a DUI conviction. Everyone charged with a DUI offense deserves a strong
defense at an affordable price. If you have been arrested
for an alcohol-related offense and face such harsh
penalties, it is very important that an experienced DUI
defense attorney represents you. Retaining a DUI defense
attorney based on fees alone is a mistake. DUI lawyers who
request low fees are likely to do little work. The
difference between a conviction and a favorable outcome may
be determined by the quality of your legal representation.
 There is an excellent
chance that we can help you with your case. You may have a
defense, such as insufficient evidence to prove your guilt,
an illegal traffic stop, or improper testing. At the Illinois
Traffic Ticket Defense Center, we aggressively defend those accused of DUI and all
traffic offenses. We have represented women and men from
McHenry County, Lake County, Boone County and DeKalb County.
We provide a high level of legal defense at reasonable cost. As your DUI Counsel, we will provide you legal representation at all stages of a
DUI defense: litigating the statutory summary suspension of
your driver's licenses, preparing and arguing motions to
suppress, obtaining driving relief, and proceeding to trial,
if necessary.
Additional DUI Info
Following are some very important links on our site that
will provide you with valuable information related to DUI in
Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: This site contains
general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be
correct, complete and up-to-date. It is not intended to be a
source of legal advice. You should not rely on the information
in this site and should always seek the advice of a competent
lawyer.
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