Chicago DUI Lawyers
- Niesse, Jarret:
Have you been charged with a crime?
* Drunk Driving (DUI, DWI)
* Class X Felonies
* Murder
* Aggravated Assault
* Assault and Battery
* Domestic Violence/Abuse
* Drugs (Possession, Delivery of Controlled Substances)
* Drug Trafficking: Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, Crack Cocaine
* Assault with a Deadly Weapon
* White Collar Crimes
* Restraining Order Violations
* Traffic Violations/Reckless Driving
- Dvorak, Toppel & Barrido:
People of the State of Illinois v. A.S. (2004) - In the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, Kane County. In a case where the client alleged the arrest was politically motivated, the client was charged with DUI, and the blood test results revealed a BAC allegedly over three times the legal limit of .08. However, Mr. Dvorak convinced the judge that the blood test results were unreliable, and the judge found the client Not Guilty.
- Gainor, Lewis:
How Many Drinks Gets Me To 0.08?
Which Drinkers
No. Drinks In One Hour
Male, 170 lbs.
> Four
Female, 130 lbs.
> Three
* 1 drink = .54 ounces of pure alcohol*
* all of the following contain an equivalent amount of alcohol:
o 1 can of beer
o 1 glass of wine
o 1 shot of liquor
* * The amount of alcohol in a poured/mixed drink is dependent on the type of drink and the person who pours it.
Illegal Transportation/Open Container
* Maximum $1,000 fine and point-assigned violation on driver's record.
* 1-year driver's license suspension or revocation for a second conviction within 12 months.
* Mandatory 1-year license suspension for an offender under age 21 for a first offense, and mandatory license revocation for a second offense.
- Kerr, Robert:
Contrary to what you may have heard, a successful defense of a DUI (or DWI in other states) charge is possible.
- Garfinkle, Hal:
In cities large and small, be they Chicago or Bolingbrook, a motorist's brush with DUI/DWI law can radically change, irreparably damage or possibly end a life in an instant.
If you have serious doubts about any aspect of your arrest for drunk driving in Chicago, Cook County or surrounding areas, you should be in touch with an experienced, skillful DUI/DWI defense attorney right away.
There is no shortage of such available legal help for those unjustly accused of DUI.
- Utreras Law Office:
If you are arrested for drunk driving, you will face a license suspension. You have a limited time to request a hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State to try and keep your license.
- Nalley, Denise:
People are afraid. But fear impedes the process of justice and people forget that an accusation is only an accusation. If you are the accused, you become acutely aware of the need for someone to speak up for you. Without a true advocate, it's a one-sided war.
- Fabbrini, James:
Most people who are arrested for drunk driving (DUI), in Illinois will be shocked to discover that if your breathalyzer reading is over a .08% or if you refuse to take a breath or blood test, your license will be automatically suspended - even before a trial is held to determine your guilt or innocence. If you possess a commercial driverÕs license (CDL), different laws and penalties apply to you. Being that your livelihood and career may depend on your driverÕs license, it is imperative that you hire an attorney immediately.
After your arrest for drunk driving (DUI), work on your defense must begin right away. You need an experienced attorney who will begin to fight to get your license back, retrieve all police paperwork in connection with the arrest, investigate the accuracy of the breath or blood tests that may have been administered, prepare evidence to convince a court to grant you a Judicial Driving Permit and, if you refused a breath or blood test, prepare for a Petition to Rescind the suspension of your license.
- Bolon, Laurence:
Have you been charged with DUI in Chicago?
You may be confused as to your options and which action to take.
- Baker, Mike:
Illinois traffic tickets, including DUI, Reckless Driving, Improper Lane Usage, Failure to Yield, Following too closely, Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury or property damage, speeding in a School or Construction Zone carry with them possible loss of driving privileges and increased insurance rates.
- Robert Callahan:
An Illinois dui is defined as driving under the influence and oftentimes a dui is the charge for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of controlled substances. If you are charged with a dui in Illinois there is no time to waste.
- Loren Siegel:
Illinois features some of the toughest DUI laws in the country. Depending on your driving record and your criminal background, an Illinois DUI conviction may result in:
¥ Court SupervisionÑIf you are charged with a misdemeanor DUI and have never been charged with a DUI before, you eligible for court supervision.
¥ Loss of Driver's LicenseÑIf you are convicted of a DUI, your driver's license will be suspended.
¥ Depending on your driving record and the facts of your case, a DUI conviction may also include jail time, community service, required alcohol/substance abuse treatment, and the forfeiture of your vehicle.
¥ Felony DUI ChargesÑBased on the circumstances surrounding your case, you may face a felony charge even for a first-time offense if you do not have a valid license when arrested or should have known the vehicle you were driving was uninsured. A felony charge is also automatic for those arrested driving on a revoked or suspended license from a previous DUI, for those with two or more DUI convictions, or for DUI cases involving serious or fatal injuries. Felony DUI convictions can result in long prison sentences.
- Kreiter & Gibbons:
If you have been arrested for a DUI/DWI, do not take your charges lightly. Over the past decade, Illinois has dramatically increased the penalties for drinking and driving. A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal conviction, and it can have very serious consequences.
A DUI/DWI conviction can affect your current and future employment opportunities. Repeat offenders are frequently sentenced to serve jail time and in manyÊinstances prison.ÊEven some first time offenders are sentenced to serve time in jail. Get the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your rights.
- Pugh & Payne:
A DUI charge can seriously affect your record, your ability to work or drive, and can leave you with unmanageable fines or even jail time. If you are facing DUI charges you want to be sure that you have a defense team capable of presenting the best possible defense to reinstate your driving privileges as soon as possible and prevail in the case.
- John Kearnes:
Traffic Violations and License Suspension
No charge should be taken lightly.Ê In Chicago, drunk driving is a serious offense. A DUI or license suspension or revocation can cause you to lose your job or have severe consequences for your family. Conviction can result in jail time. All of the consequences of these charges will have an effect on your family, your livelihood, and your financial security.
- Steven R. Hunter:
Q: Do I need a lawyer?
A: If you have been charged with a crime or a serious traffic offense,
it is very likely that you do need a lawyer. An aggressive defense
attorney will protect your rights and your freedom. He will have a
clear understanding of the criminal justice system that a person
accused of a crime will not posses. While it is true that in a small
number of minor cases charges are dismissed without a defense
attorney's participation, this is rare. If you go to court without a
lawyer, the judge is likely to continue your case and order you to
return with a lawyer, or worse yet, make an accused proceed with a
public defender that will only have met you that day and who will have
to divide his time amongst many other defendants.
- Phillip Igoe:
DUI is shorthand for Driving Under the Influence. A person is guilty of
DUI if he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor
vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any
chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental
faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is
above the legal limit for the state.
- Joseph Giamanco:
Charged with a DUI?
Have you been arrested for DUI / Drunk
Driving in Illinois? Even if this is the
first DUI charge
you have faced you may be subject to stiff fines and
penalties, including license suspension and even jail. It is imperative
that you seek the immediate help of a knowledgeable and experienced DUI
lawyer to help avoid unnecessary fines, penalties, or convictions.
Illinois DUI laws are complex, and vary from
county to county... You need a DUI defense
attorney that will give you the best results.
Penalties for DUI convictions can include:
- The loss of your driver's license
- Probation
- Community service
- Substantial fines
- Seizure of your vehicle
- Mandatory drug and alcohol education classes
- Increased automobile insurance rates
- Installation of an ignition interlock system on
your car
- A misdemeanor or felony conviction
- Possible homicide conviction
- A lengthy prison sentence
- Civil liability for any bodily injury or property damage you
cause
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