Arrested! That is right driving while under the influence of alcohol (or impaired) is a criminal case in the state of Illinois. This means either having a Blood Alcohol level of .08 or even more or being too impaired (under the influence of another substance) to drive. The Chicago Cook County court system is the highest volume court for DUI cases in the country and in Illinois prosecutors are cracking down upgrading DUI cases to Felony DUI cases where applicable (e.g. getting a DUI with no insurance or while driving on a suspended license are both Felony cases in our state).
Immediately upon getting out of jail act quickly to protect your rights and defend against the Criminal charge of DUI. Call 877-Below08 or email us today to schedule a free consultation with a got DUI attorney.
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Under Arrest?
Car Impounded?
Not only were you arrested, but as you pulled away you saw the tow truck pull up. In Chicago when you are charged with the offense of DUI the officer has the right to impound your vehicle upon the spot. On top of impounding it, the City will assess fines and fees based upon the idea your car was impounded incident to an arrest involving a DUI case. If you thought a snow tow was bad think again, one day after being impounded incident to a DUI arrest the fines and fees to recover your vehicle can run in excess of $700 dollars. In addition, there are day for day fees added for every day the car stays in the Chicago tow yard. If that is not enough only the owner can get the car out of the impound lot. Suffice to say the process is designed to cost you a pretty penny far before you ever appear in court on your DUI case.
The impounding of your vehicle and fines, fees and costs can be challenged. Got DUI attorneys have successfully fought back and recovered fees and costs associated with a vehicle that was impounded subsequent to a DUI Arrest. Challenging and improper impoundment is time sensitive and unrelated to the Criminal case as they are Administrative Hearings conducted in a completely different courthouse. Act not to protect your rights, recover your vehicle and recoup costs, fees and fines for the towing of your car. Call 877-Below08 or email us today to schedule a free consultation with a got DUI attorney.
The impounding of your vehicle and fines, fees and costs can be challenged. Got DUI attorneys have successfully fought back and recovered fees and costs associated with a vehicle that was impounded subsequent to a DUI Arrest. Challenging and improper impoundment is time sensitive and unrelated to the Criminal case as they are Administrative Hearings conducted in a completely different courthouse. Act not to protect your rights, recover your vehicle and recoup costs, fees and fines for the towing of your car. Call 877-Below08 or email us today to schedule a free consultation with a got DUI attorney.
License Suspended?
The Illinois Vehicle Code provides for enhanced punishment for a person who violates §11-501 while his or her driving privileges are suspended or revoked for violation of §11-501, §11-501.1, or §11-401. 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d)(1)(G). A person convicted under this section is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
In Illinois, an individual's driver's license can be suspended for a number of reasons, ranging widely in degree of severity, and punishment. One of the most serious types of suspended license charges stems from an alcohol related suspension, such as DUI/DWI. There are also more typical types of suspensions, arising from failure to appear in court, etc. A related charge could be driving without having ever been issued a driver's license. A less onerous charge is simply driving while not having one's driver's license in their possession.
Got DUI attorneys have defended those accused of driving on a suspended license. In assisting one in this type of situation, they take the time to analyze the reason why the license is suspended, and plan the necessary actions which must be undertaken to restore one's driving privileges.
Got DUI attorneys have helped many clients get their suspended license charges reduced or completely dismissed. They have saved many people money in fines, as well as jail time and other serious consequences.
In Driving on a Suspended License cases, got DUI attorneys almost always make all of the required court appearances on behalf of their clients. They keep their clients up to date as to what they are doing, and as to all future court dates.
In Illinois, an individual's driver's license can be suspended for a number of reasons, ranging widely in degree of severity, and punishment. One of the most serious types of suspended license charges stems from an alcohol related suspension, such as DUI/DWI. There are also more typical types of suspensions, arising from failure to appear in court, etc. A related charge could be driving without having ever been issued a driver's license. A less onerous charge is simply driving while not having one's driver's license in their possession.
Got DUI attorneys have defended those accused of driving on a suspended license. In assisting one in this type of situation, they take the time to analyze the reason why the license is suspended, and plan the necessary actions which must be undertaken to restore one's driving privileges.
Got DUI attorneys have helped many clients get their suspended license charges reduced or completely dismissed. They have saved many people money in fines, as well as jail time and other serious consequences.
In Driving on a Suspended License cases, got DUI attorneys almost always make all of the required court appearances on behalf of their clients. They keep their clients up to date as to what they are doing, and as to all future court dates.
