The Sweet 16 has come and gone. Now, the NCAA quarterfinals, or the Elite 8, are underway. As more basketball teams are eliminated, the competition during March Madness is becoming even more intense, and you are loving every minute of it.
This is why you decide to have friends and family over to watch the tournament and enjoy some adult beverages and your favorite game-day foods. During half-time, you realize you are running low on a couple of key items for your get-together, so you tell everyone to continue enjoying themselves while you quickly run to the store to pick up what is needed.
You only thought you were making a quick, uneventful trip to your local grocery store. You never imagined that on the way there, you would be pulled over by the police.
A DUI, even for a first-time offender with no criminal background, is serious and should not be taken lightly. The repercussions of a conviction and the long-term ramifications can be substantial and adversely affect your life. For this reason, it is imperative that you do not take any chances and that you arm yourself with the protection of an attorney.
The experienced Schaumburg DUI defense attorneys at Glasgow & Olsson understand how significantly a DUI charge and ensuing conviction can affect a person’s life. As a result, the legal team is dedicated and laser-focused on helping individuals charged with a DUI in Illinois secure the most desirable outcome for their case.
3 Reasons Why A DUI Defense Attorney is Critical
There are numerous reasons why having a DUI defense attorney is critical. However, if you are unsure why having a DUI defense attorney is so important, consider the following:
You Want to Stay Out of Jail
If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was particularly high, if you have been convicted of a DUI in the past, or if you caused physical bodily harm to another party as a result of intoxicated driving, it is highly likely that you will be facing some amount of jail time. To avoid spending any time behind bars or as little time as possible, you need resourceful and skilled legal counsel fighting for you.
You Want to Avoid Additional Penalties
Having to deal with penalties such as your driver’s license being suspended or having to pay expensive fines can negatively affect your quality of life and your ability to function in life the way you did before your DUI.
You Don’t Want to Establish a Criminal Record
If your background is clean, you should know that a DUI conviction will go on your criminal record.
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. Due to his expertise, Attorney Glasgow is regularly featured on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox News.
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.