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Matteson DUI Lawyers

1. Hicks, Camille: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY THE POLICE * Keep your hands on the steering wheel. * Show your identification and proof of insurance if it is requested. * Be respectful and non-confrontational. * If the officer asks your permission to search your vehicle, say no! * If you consent to a search your vehicle you give up one of your most important constitutional rights. * In certain cases, your car can be searched without a warrant as long as the police have probable cause. * If the officer searches your vehicle despite your wishes, do not physically resist. * Remember the Officers' badge & patrol car numbers * Do not make any statements or comments regarding the incident. * If you are injured, take photographs as soon as possible.
2. Wigell & Associates: First Time DUI Penalties In Illinois, a first drunk driving charge is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by: -Up to a year in jail -A fine of up to $2,500 -Possible driver's license suspension of up to six months (depending on whether you failed the breathalyzer test or refused it) But the consequences don't stop there. Some insurance companies will discontinue your auto coverage; others will insure you only at a greatly increased premium. If you have a commercial driver's license, a DUI conviction could mean the end of your livelihood. When you look at it this way, it's easy to see how important it is to have an experienced DUI defense lawyer protect your rights as soon as possible after a DUI arrest. Don't Give Up Hope You have only 90 days to request a license suspension hearing before the DMV, and only 45 days before your suspension goes into affect.
3. McDermot & McDermot: Take Charge of Your Life! If you have been stopped for a DUI: # Always be respectful to the police officers; # You have the right to remain silent from the moment you are stopped by the police. Respectfully refuse to talk or answer any questions. Remember that anything you say can and will be used against you; # Politely refuse to take any and all Òstreet-sideÓ field sobriety tests. Again, any information obtained from these tests can and will be used against you; and # In general, also refuse to take any breath or chemical testing unless you are absolutely certain you will test under the legal limit. If you have been charged with a DUI: Your driverÕs license is already in the process of being suspended. Although it is not suspended the day you are charged, in most cases, your license will be suspended after the 45th day following the arrest. In addition, the penalties for a DUI can involve jail time and heavy fines, even for first time offenders. If you are convicted of a DUI in Illinois: In the state of Illinois, a DUI in its least severe form, is a class A misdemeanor; punishable by up to $2500 in fines and up to 364 days in jail. In some cases, felony criminal charges may apply. In almost all cases, an Illinois DUI conviction will automatically result in the revocation of your driverÕs license. Revocation means permanent loss of your driving privileges until the Secretary of State decides otherwise. The ramifications of a DUI conviction can have a devastating impact on your life.
4. Wigell & Associates: A conviction on DUI/OWI charges will result in fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, and possibly land you in jail. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.