Schaumburgh DUI Lawyers
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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