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1. Davis & LaScola: DUI Defense DUI/DWI FAQs DUI Penalties DUI Related Offenses Being arrested for DUI can happen to anyone. For most of us, being arrested for DUI is traumatic and embarrassing. While no one wants to go through such an experience, it can happen to anyone despite our best intentions. Illinois has some of the most stringent DUI laws in the country and the consequences of an arrest can be catastrophic including severe criminal penalties (including an extended jail term), loss of driving privileges, in some cases permanently, a threat to job security as well as severe financial hardship including fines, court costs, alcohol/drug evaluation costs, counseling costs, breath alcohol ignition interlock device costs and increased insurance costs. Over the last 25 years, Illinois DUI law has become increasingly complex and fraught with danger for the inexperienced attorney. Therefore, for the person arrested for DUI, the choice of an experienced DUI Defense attorney is all important. Choose the wrong law firm to represent you in such an important matter with such far reaching consequences to your freedom, ability to drive and financial well-being and you could pay the price for years to come. Your attorney should be experienced not only in the field of DUI defense but also in the area of driver's license consequences.
2. Fagan, Fagan & Davis: Illinois DUI law is extremely complex, and should be handled by an Illinois attorney competent in DUI ( drunk driving ) defense. Each jurisdiction has different procedures for DUI or drunk driving. A Chicago DUI presents different situations than a DUI in Lake county or DuPage county. Summary Suspension of your Driver's License which result from your DUI arrest are also dealt with differently. For example, in a Chicago DUI a completely separate file exists for purposes of addressing license suspension issues, and failure to recognize this seemingly simple difference can have an important adverse impact on your drivers license. Before you walk into court, your attorney had better know the difference, because not knowing can be very costly. Illinois DUI Law In Illinois, the alcohol limit is .08 percent. This means that if you are found driving with a BAC that reaches or exceeds .08 percent, you will be arrested and booked on DUI charges. What you may not know is that you can also be arrested for DUI if you are found driving with a BAC above .05 percent, and there is other evidence that convinces the officer that you are too intoxicated to drive. You can also be charged with DUI if you are found driving under the influence of drugs. While most people understand that youÕll be arrested for driving under the influence of illegal drugs, many people are surprised to learn that you can also be arrested for driving under the influence of a prescription or over-the-counter medication. As long as the drug has affected your ability to drive safely, the officer will place you under arrest, even if youÕre just drowsy from taking cold or allergy medication.