With its zero tolerance policy, the state of Illinois takes underage drinking and driving very seriously. A person becomes an adult in Illinois at the age of 18, yet these adults are underage for the purposes of possessing or consuming alcohol until they reach 21. (Matters for individuals who are under the age of 18 are heard in Juvenile Court, which has altogether different rules and procedures).
Did you or someone you know get charged in Illinois with underage drinking? Do you need an underage drinking lawyer in Illinois to help you?
Did you know that under Illinois law, it is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to drive a vehicle while having a measurable blood-alcohol content of .01% or more? While the suspension period for over 21 year old first offenders in Illinois is substantially shorter, at issue in an under 21 case is whether the drivers license is suspended for a full year. Both the Court and the DMV have concurrent jurisdiction over one's driving privilege and the power to suspend an underage driver's license for a year.
There are provisions in the law concerning obtaining a restricted license from both the court and the DMV, but it is the goal of Illinois got DUI attorneys is to avoid these suspensions from ever being imposed in the first place. This is particularly important concerning the Illinois DMV's suspension action because as a practical matter, the DMV has carried the burden of proving a "critical need to drive" much farther than traditionally required by Supreme Court Judges - who were at least willing to allow one to drive to college and/or work.
Illinois drunk driving got DUI attorneys offer a valuable free initial office consultation to those charged with DUI and related offenses. To find out more about the defense of a DUI/DWI case in Illinois and DMV Hearings call got DUI attorneys at (877) 235-6908 to contact the knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys for a valuable free initial consultation. You can also take a confidential evaluation or contact us by clicking visiting our firm here or emailing us at info@chicago-dui.com