DUI (Driving Under The Influence)
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Take
Charge Of Your Life
If you have been stopped for a DUI:
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Always be respectful to the police
officers;
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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;
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Politely refuse to take any and all
“street-side” field sobriety tests. Again, any information obtained from these
tests can and will be used against you; and
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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 driver’s 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;
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is a class A misdemeanor;
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punishable by up to $2500 in fines
and up to 364 days in jail.
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In some cases, felony criminal
charges may apply.
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In almost all cases, an Illinois DUI
conviction will automatically result in the revocation of your driver’s 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.
It is essential you
call us as soon as you have been arrested for a DUI offense.
Contact Us as soon as you are charged or believe
you might be charged.
See FAQs for more information.
Your matter is
handled as expeditiously as possible without compromising your rights.
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