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Schaumburgh DUI Lawyers

1. Klest, Joseph: Illinois DUI Process Illinois is cracking down on intoxicated drivers. A DUI conviction can be costly to your wallet, driving privileges, and even your freedom. An Illinois DUI arrest can trigger a statutory summary suspension that the Secretary of State places on your driver's license because you either failed or refused a chemical test. The suspension attaches on the 46th day after you were arrested and varies in length depending on whether you are a first offender and whether you submitted to a chemical test. The statutory summary suspension period has been modified by recent legislation aimed at DUI offenders The criminal penalties resulting from a DUI conviction can be very serious, even for first time offenders. An Illinois offender might face community service, license revocation, large fines, and incarceration depending on the circumstances of the DUI. However, it is the duty of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal DUI cases. A competent DUI defense attorney is therefore necessary to evaluate the criminal complaint and ensure that your best defense is presented. If you have been arrested for DUI in Illinois, it is in your best interest to retain an experienced attorney to fight on your behalf. A DUI conviction can result in hefty financial penalties, restricted driving privileges, and even incarceration. Additionally, a DUI conviction is certain to levy an adverse impact on your automobile insurance. The best way to avoid these penalties is to retain a highly skilled DUI defense attorney to fight on your behalf.
2. O'Donnell Associates: Accomplished DUI Drunk Driving Lawyers Felony Drunk Driving Ð 1st, 2nd, 3rd Offense DUI Ð License Reinstatement Many people donÕt realize the seriousness of a DUI drunk driving charge. Just because they are common doesnÕt make them harmless. For a first offense, you may get by with paying a fine or a license suspension. However, with a DUI conviction on your record, you may find getting into law school, medical school, or the military difficult or impossible. You may lose your professional license. You may find it difficult to get a job. A DUI conviction can have a major, negative impact on your life. ThatÕs why you should always consult a skilled DUI drunk driving lawyer as soon as possible after you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
3. Gabe - Calzaretta: If you have been charged with drunk driving in the Greater Chicagoland area, you want attorneys who will examine all aspects of the arrest and provide you with a realistic assessment of your options and your likelihood of acquittal. Was the stop proper? Were the field sobriety tests administered properly? Was proper procedure followed?
4. Lagattuta & DeGrazia: If you are facing a DUI or drunk driving charge, hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a tremendous difference in the outcome of your case. Without a lawyer, you will almost certainly lose your driver's license for a period of time, and you will face the real possibility of serious fines and jail time Ñ even for a first offense. A felony DUI carries even more serious penalties.
5. Sypolt, Therman & Roach: Illinois DUI laws are considered by many to be the most aggressive in the Nation. Under Illinois law, individuals charged with DUI typically can face a range of penalties from a minimum of a misdemeanor criminal offense facing up to 364 days in jail all the way to a class X Felony DUI with a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
6. Marder & Seidler: ÊDUI/DRUNK DRIVING-PENALTIES Make no mistake,Êa charge of DUI in Illinois is a serious crime.Ê If charged as a misdemeanor, you can be sentenced to jail for a period up to one year and be fined an amount up to $2500.00.Ê In addition, your driving privileges will be revoked for a period of not less than one year. If you are charged as a felony DUIÊ/aggravated DUI, you can be sentenced to prison time.Ê A person who is facing a DUI charge should not hesitate to seek immediate counsel from an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer.
7. Thomas Glasgow:

   A DUI arrest can lead to more than just shame in front of your family and embarrassment at your workplace. It can also lead to the loss of a job due to the suspension or revocation of your driver's license.

   Most DUI charges are Class A misdemeanors, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Court costs and treatment can easily double or triple the amount of your fine. In contrast, felony DUI charges can result in a long prison sentence.

   With any DUI arrest, you also face a civil case that will lead to summary suspension of your driver's license. If you are convicted of the DUI charge, your driver's license will be revoked.

   The loss of your driver's license can have a profound effect on your life, especially in the northwest Chicago suburbs, where mass transit is not readily available.

   There are several things we can do to fight a DUI charge:

   1. File motions to dismiss the charges. If the stop was illegal, or police had no probable cause to arrest you, we can file a motion to dismiss the DUI charges. If the judge agrees, the charges will be dismissed.
   2. Trial by judge or jury. If you did not take a breathalyzer test, challenge the account given by the arresting officer. Moreover, if you did take the breathalyzer test, we can challenge the results. Please note that if you are found not-guilty, and do not have any prior arrests on your record, our lawyers can also apply for an expungement to take the DUI arrest off your permanent record.
   3. Apply for supervision. This is a special dispensation available to first-time offenders in Illinois. If you plead guilty, or are found guilty after a trial, the judge will give you a period of time to complete alcohol treatment, listen to a victim impact panel, and meet other court requirements. If you complete the program successfully, the judge will dismiss the case. While the arrest will stay your record, it will not be labeled as a conviction under Illinois law.