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1. Dry, Fred: If you or someone you love has been charged in Illinois with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), you’re facing a charge with serious repercussions. You may also face a driver’s license suspension, also known as Statutory Summary Suspension, for refusing or failing a breath test. DUI and DWI charges are time sensitive and can be confusing to navigate. With an abundance of DUI/DWI information online, and promises from other lawyers, how do you find the right answer? An Illinois drunk driving or DWI charge can potentially result in: * Jail time * Loss of your driving privileges and license for months or even years * Higher insurance premiums or possibly even dropped coverage * Hefty fines * Embarrassment and difficulty keeping or finding new employment Expert legal counsel and meticulous defense can be your saving grace. Law enforcement doesn’t like to admit it, but not everyone who has been pulled over for DUI/DWI is guilty of a crime. If you or someone you know has been charged, here are some important facts to be aware of. In the State of Illinois, the State’s Attorney needs to prove you were unable to drive safely after drinking, or that your blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. But, if challenged, the State’s Attorney must also prove: * The arresting officer had a valid reason for stopping you * The arrest was carried out properly and according to procedure * You were advised of your rights * Blood alcohol testing equipment was functioning correctly and accurately * Breath test operators are certified to perform alcohol testing * Field sobriety testing was done properly and interpreted correctly Unfortunately, many people never fully understand their rights and are unfairly charged. A DUI conviction on your permanent record is a life-changing event that should not be taken lightly. It’s critical you have a strategic, experienced attorney guiding you during this process.
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3. Paul Chatzky: Many state laws require criminal defendants to pay restitution to their victims and/or to the state for harm directly caused by the defendant's crimes. Such laws are generally enacted to provide compensation for a broad array of costs resulting from crimes such as fraud, personal injury, death or property damage. When determining costs, courts often consider victim expenses resulting from, among others, the inability to be gainfully employed; physical and/or psychological rehabilitation; and burial expenses. Sometimes, where feasible, defendants may be ordered to return property.