Collinsville DUI Lawyers
- Giacoletto Law Office :
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you want to do everything you can
to keep your driving record clean. Do not try and fight your DUI charges
on your own. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can protect your
rights and help you minimize the potential damage to you and your
family.
The penalties of a DUI/DWI conviction depend on your prior record and
your BAC. While your BAC is an important factor, you can face serious
penalties regardless. Your prior record is the most important factor:
* First time offenders: keep your DUI off your driving record
and keep your license... you could still face fines and alcohol
counseling.
The penalties following a drunk driving conviction are even more serious
if the incident led to a car accident, caused an injury, or if there was
a child in the car at the time.
An illegal search or
faulty breathalyzer calibration could turn your case around.
octor.
Breathalyzer Tests: If you refuse to take a test, you lose your case
automatically and you will lose your driving privileges for six months.
If you fail the test, you will lose your license for a year, but you
will have the chance to fight in court.
- Jackstadt, Thomas:
If you have been charged with a DUI or traffic violation, you need a
criminal defense lawyer. A
drunk driving charge must be handled quickly and diligently; in
addition to defending you from the charge of driving while
intoxicated or driving under the influence, you will have a driver's
license suspension issue to deal with.
Illinois leads the nation in cracking down on drunk drivers. A DUI
conviction will automatically cause you driver's license to be revoked,
and depending on your criminal and driving history, a DUI can result in
loss of license (and job), severe fines and possible time in prison.
Even worse, a DUI is one of the most difficult criminal cases to defend,
because it is typically based on an officer's direct observation,
bolstered in many cases by so-called "objective" chemical testing.
Do not be pressured into pleading guilty! A DUI conviction can affect
your driving privileges, your insurance rates, and your freedom. You need to move quickly in DUI cases to protect your driver's
license in both the short term and the long term.
- Starnes, William:
If you have been charged with a crime, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your constitutional rights. The criminal justice system and criminal procedure can be confusing and intimidating. You want an experienced attorney with a firm understanding of criminal law and procedure, one who will help you understand your options and who will provide you with a realistic assessment of your case.
When you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence(DUI), you want an experienced lawyer to help you. In addition to the criminal prosecution, you will have to participate in administrative hearings regarding the suspension of your license. The different processes can be confusing, making it difficult to know if your rights are being fully protected. An experienced lawyer will help you understand your options, and will provide you with a realistic assessment of the outcome of your case.
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