The Unseen Consequences of a Holiday DUI
Memorial Day is a time of celebration and reflection. For many, it involves gathering with friends and family, often accompanied by a few drinks. But one moment of misjudgment—getting behind the wheel after drinking—can change your life. If you’re facing your first, second, or even third DUI charge, the consequences are serious and enduring.
What matters now is not panic, but preparation. And preparation starts by turning to seasoned legal professionals who know how to win.
Understanding the Stakes: First, Second, and Third DUIs
A first-time DUI in Illinois carries a maximum jail sentence of one year, a fine up to $2,500, and a mandatory license suspension of at least one year. For many, this affects not just convenience but livelihood.
A second DUI in Illinois significantly increases the stakes: five days in jail (or 240 hours of community service), a license suspension of at least five years, and up to seven years in prison in extreme cases.
A third DUI escalates the risks even further: mandatory jail time, steep fines of up to $25,000, a 10-year license revocation, and a much greater likelihood of long-term incarceration.
No matter the level, a DUI conviction can dismantle your personal and professional life. Which is why you need more than just legal help—you need a proven advocate.
Why Choose Glasgow & Olsson?
Not all attorneys are equal. When your future is on the line, experience isn’t a luxury—it’s the only rational choice.
Attorney Thomas Glasgow is a recognized authority in DUI law in Illinois. He trains other attorneys statewide, writes the Illinois DUI manual, and is a trusted voice on major news platforms like ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox News. But what truly sets Glasgow apart is his track record of success: carefully crafted legal strategies, courtroom credibility, and an ability to identify flaws in the prosecution’s case that others often miss.
At Glasgow & Olsson, our Chicago DUI defense attorneys don’t measure our value in dollars—we measure it in dismissals, reductions, and lives put back on track. The cost of failure is far greater than any legal fee.
What You Should Do Next
Whether it’s your first charge or your third, you must act quickly and wisely. Preserve every detail about your stop. Gather documentation. And, most importantly, contact a defense team whose courtroom experience is both extensive and successful.
From challenging probable cause to scrutinizing the validity of blood alcohol testing, we prepare every angle and leave no defense unexplored. Each case is unique. Your defense should be too.
You Deserve Results—Not Promises
If you are facing DUI charges in Illinois this Memorial Day—or any day—turn to the law firm whose experience is matched only by its results. Don’t gamble your future on inexperience or empty guarantees.