On the Wednesday night right before Thanksgiving, you are driving back to your home in Barrington. You left a get-together at your best friend’s home, and while there, you enjoyed a couple of drinks.
Right before you can get home, a cop car pulls up behind you. You continue to drive for another minute before the cop car flashes its lights.
You pull over and, within the span of just a few minutes, are charged with a DUI. This DUI comes with consequences you are vaguely aware of, and, as such, you know that you need to hire an experienced Schaumburg DUI defense attorney.
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What Are The Consequences Of A DUI Conviction?
The consequences of a DUI are as follows:
- A possible jail sentence of no more than one year.
- A possible fine of no more than $2,500.
- A driver’s license revocation of one year.
Other factors can allow for harsher consequences, such as your age and blood alcohol level.
If you have already been convicted of one DUI, then you may find yourself facing the following consequences:
- A mandatory jail sentence of five days. Or, 240 hours of community service.
- A potential jail sentence of no more than one year.
- A potential fine of no more than $2,500.
- A driver’s license revocation of at least five years.
If you have already been convicted of two DUIs, then you can find yourself facing the following consequences:
- A potential prison sentence of three to seven years.
- A potential fine of no more than $25,000.
- A driver’s license revocation of at least ten years.
The consequences of a DUI continue to grow more and more severe. As such, it is of the utmost importance that you hire an attorney, even if you have never been convicted of a DUI before.
What Can An Attorney Do For You?
A good attorney will walk you through the facts underlying your DUI case. By doing so, you will get a good idea of your options, which an attorney will help you pursue.
Just as an example, if the officer who pulled you over did not have probable cause, then there is a chance your case could get thrown out.
Or, just as another example, there may have been flaws with the equipment used to test your blood. Your attorney can allege this, and in doing so, they can put the “facts” of the case into question.
The exact strategy your attorney uses depends on your case. No matter what your case may be, though, a good attorney will employ the appropriate defense.
If you do not hire an attorney, you may be subject to the consequences of a DUI. This will make it harder for you to live your life – you can’t drive, for example – while also leading to other consequences, such as potential jail time.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case up to and including appeals. Protecting your life and freedom is always the goal, and with our decades of experience practicing law, we know how to get results. This is why we are regularly invited to appear as a legal contributor on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox NEWS.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with a Schaumburg defense attorney today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.