An aggravated or felony DUI arrest is a life-changing event, which can result in hard prison time, as well as the permanent loss of your driver’s license. At Glasgow & Olsson in Schaumburg, Illinois, we can take immediate steps to protect your rights if you face this serious charge.
Depending upon the elements of your case, aggravated DUI charges can range from a Class 4 felony (punishable by one to three years in the state penitentiary), to a Class X felony (punishable by six to thirty years in the state penitentiary). You can be charged with aggravated or felony DUI under any of the following circumstances:
Aggravated DUI charges are difficult to defend and the stakes are very high. We have been as successful defending these cases, as we have been in defending misdemeanor DUI charges.
When an accident is involved, the State must prove that you were driving under the influence, and that you were arrested in conjunction with the accident. However, the State must also prove that drunk driving was the proximate cause of the accident. As skilled DUI lawyers, we often use accident reconstructionists to determine if other factors, such as road design, ice, snow, or another driver were contributing factors to the accident in question.
We want to hear about your case to see how we can help you. Contact our Schaumburg law office at 847.577.8700 to schedule your initial consultation. Se habla español.