A DUI charge may be enhanced to aggravated DUI, a Class 4 felony, if the person "committed" the offense for a third or subsequent time. 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(1)(A).
It is unlawful for any person, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to drive a vehicle and (1) do any act forbidden by law, or (2) neglect any duty imposed by law that proximately causes injury to another. In today's world felony DUI is one of the most serious charges addressed by the judicial system.
In defending one charged with a felony DUI, an attorney must be prepared to exhaust every possible defense, and stand up firmly by his client, communicating a long and impressive list of reasons why it would not benefit the ends of justice to send an individual to state prison. This is the most valuable work that a DUI defense attorney can perform.
The court procedures in a felony DUI case are different from those in a misdemeanor case in a number of very significant respects, and as a general rule, the client must be present in court at all stages of the proceedings.
With state prison as a possible direct consequence of a felony DUI conviction, the stakes involved are incredibly high. There are a number of important variables involved that can have a huge impact on the outcome of the case. What is at stake could range widely from five days in jail, or a non-custodial alternative, to state prison for three or more years, depending upon the facts of the case.
Throughout a case, attorneys will keep their clients advised as to the work they are performing and all future dates. Illinois got DUI attorneys will fight to save one's license and to keep them out of state prison.
Due to its severe custody component, felony DUI offenses are some of the most sensitive cases there are. In the some cases, there are recognized alternatives to custody. You can act now to protect yourself and your driver's license by calling got DUI at (877) Below08 or (877) 235-6908 for a free initial consultation about a felony DUI conviction in Illinois. You can also take a confidential evaluation or contact us by clicking visiting our firm here or emailing us at info@chicago-dui.com