On New Year’s Eve, after one of the most fun parties you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying in quite some time, you find yourself driving home.
You are about twenty minutes away from your home in Arlington Heights. And, right before you can get any closer to your home, you see a police car.
The police car appears to tail you for a minute. Just when the car seems prepared to move away from you, the lights and siren flash, forcing you to pull over.
A very, very fun night turns into a nightmare. Your blood alcohol test pulls “.09,” and with that, you are charged with a DUI.
If the situation outlined above describes your experience in any capacity, it is of the utmost importance that you speak with an experienced DUI defense attorney.
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What Happens If You Are Convicted Of A DUI?
Every single DUI is a little different, and the consequences of a particular DUI tend to vary. Even so, though, a DUI will always bring something close to the following consequences:
- A potential jail sentence of no more than one year.
- A potential fine of no more than $2,500.
- A one-year period where you will be unable to drive.
If you have already received one DUI – or if the DUI is considered especially egregious; a kid was involved, for example – then the consequences become even more severe.
Outside of the above, a DUI conviction will be on your criminal record. This can prevent you from traveling to other parts of the United States and getting certain jobs, among many other possibilities.
Given the sheer range of difficulties and problems that a DUI can create, it is of the utmost importance that you speak with an attorney if you have been charged with a DUI.
How Can An Experienced Attorney Help You With A DUI?
The answer to the question outlined above is as follows: an attorney can help you with a DUI by developing a defense that lets you obtain the best possible legal outcome.
Your attorney will employ a defense that aligns with the facts of your DUI.
Just as an example, if you were pulled over by an officer who may not have had any reason to pull you over, your attorney will contest the validity of this stop.
Alternatively, if the officer who pulled you over using a breathalyzer, your attorney can question the current state of this breathalyzer. There is a chance it wasn’t capable of producing an accurate test result.
The costs of a DUI are significant in multiple ways. And if you want to protect yourself from these consequences, a good attorney is the best investment you can make.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Thomas Glasgow has lectured statewide on DUI practice and law for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. He is recognized as an authority in this area of law, and in addition to lecturing, he also writes for the statewide DUI manual. When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with our DUI defense attorneys in Chicago today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.