Misdemeanor and Felony DUI Defense in Illinois
What if you had one too many at a party and now have a DUI? What if this is your third drunk-driving arrest and you are being charged with felony DUI? What if you were not drunk and feel the officer made a mistake? If you don't defend yourself, it doesn't matter what the circumstances of your DUI were — you could face significant fines and penalties if found guilty of drunk driving.
For a free initial consultation, contact experienced DUI lawyer Alan E. Jones online, or call toll free: 866-916-0944. If you have been arrested for a 2nd or 3rd DUI or felony DUI, the penalties for a conviction can be harsh, so do not delay.
Vigorous Defense and Support Through the Entire Process
The primary focus of my entire 20-year law career has been criminal defense — in the drunk driving and traffic law areas, in particular. I am committed to providing experienced, thorough and straightforward drunk-driving defense and standing up for your rights throughout the entire process.
Focused and Thorough Work — Well Respected and Effective
I scrutinize every aspect of the arrest record to determine if there is any reason your drunk-driving case should be dismissed:
- Was there a violation of your rights at any time during the arrest?
- Did the police officer read you the warning to motorist advisals?
- Did the officer read you your Miranda rights?
- Was the field test too subjective?
- Was the breath machine properly calibrated?
- Did the police officer have reasonable suspicion to pull you over?
- Did the officer have valid probable cause to arrest you?
Time Is of the Essence in DUI Cases
As soon as you are ticketed, two clocks are ticking: the administrative case to take away your license (suspension) and the criminal case (DUI). An experienced attorney can help you with both your administrative suspension as well as defending you in court on the DUI. If you are a first-offender and you refuse a Breathalyzer test, your license is automatically suspended for 12 months.
First-time DUI offenders must now apply for a monitoring device driving permit if they want to enjoy driving privileges during the statutory summary suspension period.
First Offense DUI
A first offense DUI is usually charged as a misdemeanor, but under certain conditions, even a first offense can be a felony. A class A misdemeanor means the charge carries up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
First offenders are often eligible for Court Supervision. Supervision is a disposition of guilt that is not a conviction. The significance of that is that a conviction mandates a revocation of your driving privileges--supervision does not. Supervisor conditions vary, but typically require completing an alcohol evaluation followed by treatment, payment of fines and costs, completion of a Victim Impact Panel, and remaining arrest free.
My goal is to protect your rights and your driving privileges to the greatest extent allowed by law.
For a free initial consultation, contact DUI Attorney Alan E. Jones online, or call toll free: 866-916-0944.
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