On January 8, 2024, the college football championship will be played. And when this happens, a lot of people will be hosting fun viewing parties for the game.
You may drink at the party you go to. There is nothing wrong with this, just as there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a football game and having a good time at this party.
Even though the above is true, there is one thing to remember: leaving this party while having had a few drinks is rarely a good idea.
If a police officer pulls you over and finds that your blood alcohol level is higher than .08, then you can be hit with a DUI that can and will, negatively affect your life.
Going over what you should do if you’ve been hit with a DUI during the college football playoff while speaking with a Chicago DUI attorney at Glasgow & Olsson will allow you to protect your innocence.
If You Receive A DUI, What Should You Do?
Right away, the first thing you must do if you get a DUI is as follows: contact a DUI defense attorney who can defend you in court.
You are not a crook. And you don’t deserve to be treated like one. But, without a good attorney, you may not be able to defend your innocence properly, which can lead to consequences that you don’t deserve.
When you speak with a lawyer, you should clarify the following information
- The exact circumstances that led to your DUI charge.
- The ways in which your sobriety was assessed.
- The ways in which your blood alcohol level was assessed.
If any other information comes to mind – the name of the arresting officer, where you were when you were pulled over, any comments made by the officer – then you should share this, too.
Every single piece of information that pertains to your DUI case can and will, be used to develop an effective defense that allows you to obtain the best possible legal outcome regarding your case.
What Happens If You Don’t Contact An Attorney After Being Hit With A DUI?
A variety of outcomes are possible in the event that you don’t contact an attorney after being hit with a DUI. Out of all these possible outcomes, though, the most likely one is as follows: you receive a less-than-desirable sentence.
The standard consequences for a DUI in Illinois are as follows:
- A fine that does not exceed $2,500.
- A license suspension that does not exceed one year.
- A jail sentence that does not exceed one year.
If this is not your first DUI, then the standard consequences become more significant. But, if it isn’t, then the consequences outlined above are standard, although it is unlikely that you will receive all of them.
Given the severity of a DUI charge during the college bowl football playoffs, You should contact an experienced DUI attorney as soon as possible.
Get Qualified Legal Help
If you need representation for a DUI charge in Cook County, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with our Schaumburg DUI defense attorneys today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.