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1. Esparza, Marcos: # Felonies and misdemeanors # Federal crimes # Drug offenses - Cannabis, controlled substances - Possession, manufacturing and delivery - Search warrants, seizures, and forfeitures # Traffic cases - DUI / DWI, reckless driving - Driving with revoked or suspended drivers license - Driving without insurance - Drivers license reinstatement, statutory summary suspensions # Property crimes - Theft, burglary, damage to property, vandalism # Violent crimes - Murder, homicide, assault, battery, sexual assault, rape, armed robbery # Weapons / gun charges - unlawful use or possession of weapon (UUW) # White collar crimes # Juvenile cases # All other criminal charges or related matters
2. Sheikh, Salim: DUI/Criminal Defense
3. Acosta, Batovski & Schmiege: A DUI conviction can create a serious situation with regard to future employment; any prospective employer may search your criminal record and a DUI conviction can result in someone else getting the job you are hoping for. When you have several DUI convictions on your record, the situation becomes even more serious; not only are the fines and penalties increased, the other damages become of real concern. In any DUI case it is critical that you get legal representation at once in order to determine what can be done to defend your case, reduce the charge or fight for alternative sentencing. Illinois has extremely severe penalties for DUI offense, and has a "zero-tolerance" policy for those who are caught with .02% blood alcohol concentration that are under the age of 21. This policy creates serious problems for young people who are arrested, and the case should be reviewed immediately after the arrest, as the breath testing equipment has a margin of error that must be investigated to determine if the young person was arrested based on flawed testing. Even if you feel that your case has "no hope" it is strongly advised that you contact the defense team who has had outstanding success in even the most difficult DUI cases.
4. Sheikh, Salim: DUI's, Criminal Matters, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and many other areas of the law.
5. Lewis, Paul: Illinois leads the nation in cracking down on drunk drivers. A DUI conviction will automatically cause your driverÕs license to be revoked, and depending on your criminal and driving history, you could be faced with car forfeiture and prison time. Even worse, a DUI is one of the most difficult criminal cases to defend, because it is typically based on an officerÕs direct observation, bolstered in many cases by so-called ÒobjectiveÓ chemical testing. Most people do not realize that as of January, 2006, if you are caught driving drunk, and you do not have a license or insurance, then you will be charged with a felony. This affects many of our Polish clients. If you receive a DUI in the State of Illinois under the implied consent laws you are subject to a Statutory Summary Suspension. For your first DUI offense you will receive a 6 to 12 month suspension if you submit to chemical testing but if you refuse chemical testing you will receive a 12 to 36 month suspension. If you receive a DUI in the State of Illinois you are advised to consult a Chicago DUI Lawyer. For you first DUI offense you may be eligible for a (MDDP) Monitoring Device Driving Permit. A MDDP will allow you operate your vehicle and drive wherever you require. You must install a BAIID (Blood Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device) into your automobile and pay a rental fee for that device. If there are proper grounds you should file a Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension.
6. Porto, Arthur: CRIMINAL DEFENSE FELONY MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC JUVENILE NEGLECT & ABUSE DUI REAL ESTATE (Contract Review & Closing)
7. Klein, Alan: Criminal defense of misdemeanor charges, drunk driving/DUI and juvenile offenses
8. Rafferty, David: Illinois has some of the most punitive sanctions for motorists convicted of driving under the influence. In Illinois, a DUI conviction will automatically cause your driver's license to be revoked, and depending on your criminal and driving history, car forfeiture and prison time. A DUI defense is one of the most difficult criminal cases to defend, as the prosecution is based on a law enforcement officer's direct observation usually reinforced by blood or breath chemical testing. For this reason you need to be clear on the process and possible sanctions you face. The best way to do this is to hire a criminal defense attorney specializing in DUI defense. First Offense: An Illinois First Offender DUI for operators 21 or over, at its least severe, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to $2500 in fines and up to 364 days in jail. The first DUI conviction can result in the loss of your license for a minimum of one year. You could also be required to attend Victim Impact Programs, be evaluated and complete any alcohol counseling required, perform community service, or any other requirements made by a Judge. First offenders are eligible for supervision (not a conviction), the legal breath limit is 0.08 for alcohol, and any amount of intoxicating drug or compound in blood. A sentence of court supervision does not appear on your public driving record, nor does it affect your driving privileges. A DUI conviction results in automatic revocation (permanent deprivation) of driving privileges in Illinois. If you do not receive court supervision, and are instead convicted of a DUI, then your driver's license will be revoked. Statutory Summary Suspension: If you are arrested and found to have a blood alcohol content BAC of .08 percent or more and/or any impairing drug in your system while operating a motor vehicle, your driving license will be automatically suspended for three months. This is the STATUTORY SUMMARY SUSPENSION LAW. At the time of arrest, the officer will take your license, and if it is valid, will provide you with a temporary receipt allowing you to drive for 45 days. Your suspension begins on the 46th day from the arrest date and will not be terminated until you pay the reinstatement fee and your record is updated. Read more about the statutory summary suspension... Felony Upgrade: Depending upon your driving history and the facts of your case, your case may be upgraded from a misdemeanor DUI to a felony charge of aggravated DUI. This can occur even on a first offense DUI if at the time of the arrest you did not have a valid drivers license or you knew or should have known that the vehicle was not insured. Your case can also be upgraded to a felony charge if you have been alleged to have committed a DUI while your license was suspended or revoked because of a previous DUI; you have committed two or more previous DUIs; or there were serious or fatal injuries. A felony DUI can result in a lengthy prison sentence. Below are some links to help you understand the DUI law in the state of Illinois and the process of defending a DUI charge. While it is important to understand the nature of the offense and the potential sanctions, the most important thing you can do is hire a qualified DUI lawyer.
9. Novak, Wayne: When you are charged with a DUI, you will typically lose your license 46 days from the date of your arrest. However, you do have the right to a hearing to get your suspension cancelled. In order to preserve this right, the appropriate motion must be made to the court in a timely manner. Because the circumstances o each DUI charge is different, each DUI case must be treated differently.
10. Lyle Cohen: Many individuals facing their first time DUI arrest may not comprehend the seriousness of their cases. Those with a DUI second offense should know that they must win this case to avoid the revocation of their privileges. In Illinois, drivers with a conviction for a third offense of driving under the influence, (DUI) face a mandatory jail sentence.ÊÊHabitual traffic offenders also face more than jail time; they face the very strong likelihood of license revocation, not justÊlicense suspension. They must beat the charges or lose their licenses-which can mean the difference between being able to support themselves and their families and not being able to even get a job.
11. Nandia Black: Costs Final Cost Ê Insurance Ê High-risk insurance Ð an additional $1,500 a year required for 3 years. Ê Ê $4,500 These average costs associated with a DUI were established in 2005.Ê Actual costs will vary depending upon City and County laws and with your attorney's knowledge of local requirements and her ability to negotiate effectively.
12. Barry Lewis: Criminal defense is a challenging field, and each case is unique. From the earliest stages of a case through the end of a trial or appeal, there are innumerable legal, factual, and human factors that the criminal defense attorney must assess and respond toÊwhen fighting for the best possible outcome for the client.
13. Katz Law Office: Failure to secure competent legal counsel after an arrest could result in fines, jail time, a permanent criminal record or even deportation. Drunk Driving and Your Driver's License If the arresting officer determines that your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the legal limit by "blowing" over .08 on the breathalizer, your driver's license will be automatically suspended for 3 months after the 46th day from the date of the arrest. However, in order to protect your driver's license, you must request an administrative hearing - this is separate from your criminal DUI case. If you fail to request a hearing, your driver's license can be suspended for 3-6 months (first offense DUI), or longer if you have a prior DUI conviction
14. Constantine Vass & Associates: An aggressive defense of your case typically starts early. Motions may be filed for you to challenge the arrest, suppress evidence and challenge the prosecutions strategy. Shaner Law Office: Fourth DUI > Not Guilty of DUI

    SUMMARY OF CHARGES: Two counts of DUI, client allegedely failed field sobriety test and the blood test. License was revoked.

    CLIENT WAS FACING: Close to one year in jail, license revocation.

    THE ARREST: The client was found asleep in his vehicle, parked in a lot with the engine running, his lights on and a shredded front tire. After being awakened, the officer allegedly observed the client to have blood-shot glassy eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. When asked what had happened to his tire, he replied that he didn't know, he was on his way home from a bar. When asked to exit his vehicle, he allegedly lost his balance and staggered to the rear of the vehicle. The officer requested the driver to perform field sobriety exercises, all of which he allegedly failed. The officer then arrested the client, and after transporting to the station asked him perform a breath test which the client refused, but consented to a blood test.

    FACTS OF THE CASE: After the blood test, the client was charged with two counts of DUI, No Valid Insurance, and Driving Without a License. This was the client's fourth arrest for DUI. The State's Attorney was seeking just under one year in jail and would have ended in a conviction for DUI. The client would also have had his license revoked until such time as he could - through a separate proceeding, have his driving privileges reinstated.

15. Wise & Wise:

    Being charged with a DUI can have a significant impact on a person's life. Even for a first time offender, the consequences can be severe and may include up to a 6 month suspension of one's driving privileges, a $2500 fine, and up to one year in jail. Further, if you are convicted of a DUI, even as a first offender, your driving privileges will be revoked. A first offender can also be charged with a felony if that person causes serious bodily harm or death during the commission of the DUI. In 2006, the Secretary of State also made it a felony, even for first offenders, if the person did not have a valid driver's license or was driving without insurance while driving under the influence. Felony DUI'S are punishable by one year or more in jail. Statutory Summary Suspension: A Statutory Summary Suspension is an administrative procedure providing for the automatic driverÕs license suspension of a driver arrested for DUI/DWI who fails chemical testing (a test showing a BAC of .08 percent or more or any amount of cannabis, controlled substance or intoxicating compound) or who refuses to submit to or fails to complete testing. Statutory Summary Suspensions are automatic, effective the 46th day from the notice date of the suspension. A driver may request a judicial hearing to challenge a summary suspension within 90 days after the notice date. The hearing must be conducted within 30 days of the request or on the first court date scheduled to consider the criminal charges. During the hearing the judge listens to the evidence and decides: 1. Whether the person was properly placed under arrest for an offense as defined in 625 ILCS 5/11-501 of the Illinois vehicle Code (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs) or a similar provision of a local ordinance. 2. Whether the arresting officer had reasonable grounds to believe at the time of the arrest that the person was driving or in physical control of the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs, or a combination thereof. 3. Whether the person was properly warned by the arresting officer as provided in 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. 4. Whether the person refused to submit and/or complete the required chemical tests or tests, pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1(d) of the Illinois Vehicle Code, upon the request of the arresting officer. 5. Whether the person submitted to the chemical test and or tests but the sample of his/her blood alcohol concentration did not indicate a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more. Statutory Summary Suspension Penalties: Offense Loss of Driving Privileges Driving Permit Failing Chemical Testing, First Offense 6 Months Eligible for MDDD on 31st day of suspension Refusing to Submit to Chemical Testing, First Offense 12 Months Eligible for MDDD on 31st day of suspension Failing Chemical Testing, Second or Subsequent Offense Within 5 Years 12 Months Not eligible for MDDD; not eligible for RDP Refusing to Submit to Chemical Testing, Second or Subsequent Offense Within 5 Years 36 Months Not eligible for MDDD; not eligible for RDP NOTE: If a Commercial DriverÕs License (CDL) holder receives a Statutory Summary Suspension, his/her CDL privileges will be disqualified for 12 months if a first offender and lifetime disqualification for a second offender.

    Penalties for DUI in Illinois vary depending upon the circumstances of the arrest and conviction, including age of the driver, driver’s BAC level, whether children were being transported and whether the driver had previous DUI convictions.

16. Reno Renzetti: You should always be comfortable with your lawyer, as it is ultimately your case.