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• Stivers & Gramm: A conviction may result in severe penalties, such as heavy fines, the loss of a driver's license or professional license, damage to your reputation, and even jail time.
• Prior, John: DUI Driving Under the Influence Definition of DUI. In Illinois, (a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within this State while: (1) the alcohol concentration in the personŐs blood or breath is 0.08 or more based on the definition of blood and press units in section 11-501.2; (2) under the influence of alcohol; (3) under the influence of any intoxicating compound or combination of intoxicating compounds to a degree that renders the person incapable of driving safely; (4) under the influence of any drug or a combination of drugs to a degree that renders the person in capable of safely driving; (5) under the combined influence of alcohol, or other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or compounds to a degree that renders a person incapable of safely driving; or (6) there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound in the personŐs breath, blood, or urine resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis listed in the Cannabis Control Act, a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, an intoxicating compound listed in the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act, or methamphetamine as listed in the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act. (b) The fact that any person charged with violating this Section is or has been legally entitled to use alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this Section. 625 ILCS 5/11-501 Sentencing - Driving Under the Influence is a Class A misdemeanor or a felony depending on oneŐs prior violations of the Illinois DUI statute or or a similar statute in another state. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail, up to a $2,500 fine and/or up to 2 years of probation or conditional discharge. In all DUI/Driving Under the Influence cases, it is recommended that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your constitutional rights.
• Cannell & Malson: The Administrative Process: Know Your Options Almost always, a DUI charge results in a suspension of your driver's license. If you're arrested for DUI, you have a right to request a hearing to challenge the suspension of your driver's license. Even if the suspension is not thrown out, you can go to court and obtain a work permit or school permit to drive back and forth from home. The Court System: Other Strategies If your case goes to court, we may be able to exclude the results of the breath test. The device the police use is complicated. If the police officer who administered the test didn't follow the proper procedures or calibrate the machine correctly and the state's case against you is based exclusively on this test, the case could even be dismissed. Even if you cannot beat the case, you want to get court supervision. This will keep the DUI charge off your record. And, more importantly, court supervision prevents having your driver's license revoked.
• Carter, Robert: Individuals convicted of a crime in Illinois, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, are subject to, among other penalties, fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future. The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense.
• Goldrick, Brian: When a defendant has been charged with a crime, it is his decision whether to enter a guilty or not guilty plea to the offense. Often times, a defendant enters a guilty plea based upon a plea agreement. Many prosecutors offer defendants plea agreements or bargains in order to ascertain a guilty plea from the defendant.
• Novick, Alan: Due to the heightened scrutiny American society has placed on people who drive while under the influence, it is not difficult to pick up a charge of drunk driving. Not everyone who has a drink or two who then drives a motor vehicle is guilty of this offense. Alan Novick stands ready to assist you in the trial court to defend a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
• Smith & Associates: Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly if you are arrested for DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) and/or drugs. If you are convicted of DWI (driving while intoxicated) or impaired driving, the potential consequences may include severe fines, your driving privileges taken away from you and jail. You can lose your job if you are unable to get there. In addition, your insurance company will likely raise your rates to a point where they are not affordable. In defending against an OUI (operating under the influence of alcohol) you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you. An experienced aggressive DUI attorney representing you can make all the difference.
• Chris Gramm: DUI law in Illinois is complex. A DUI can be a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a maximum $2,500 fine and 364 days in jail for first time offenders with no aggravating factors. Or, for multiple offenders or those with aggravating factors such as a fatal accident, felony charges may be filed. Persons charged with DUI can also face suspension or revocation of their driving privileges.
• Johnson Law Group: The crime of drunk driving is generally defined in two ways: (1) having a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the limit set by law, or (2) driving under the influence of alcohol. To find a person guilty under the first definition, a jury must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the person's BAC exceeded a certain amount. In most states the legal limit is .08 percent. Therefore, if it is proved that the person's BAC at the time of the incident was .08 percent or greater, he or she can be convicted of drunk driving, regardless of how much alcohol was actually consumed.
• Alan Novick: Driving While Under The Influence (DUI) Due to the heightened scrutiny American society has placed on people who drive while under the influence, it is not difficult to pick up a charge of drunk driving. Not everyone who has a drink or two who then drives a motor vehicle is guilty of this offense. The Illinois Secretary of State has strict rules when a repeat offender requests a restricted drivers permits or driver's license reinstatement.