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DUI?
Leaving the Scene
of an Accident?
Expired Registration?
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 How A DUI COUNSEL CAN HELP
 In order to stop a
vehicle, a police officer needs only a "reasonable
suspicion" that you were violating the law, that you
committed either a traffic or equipment violation. For
example, a police officer can stop you for failure to wear a
seatbelt, speeding, improper lane usage or a broken
taillight. If you are stopped by a police officer, and if
the officer suspects you are driving under the influence,
the officer may ask you to take field sobriety tests. These
may include a preliminary breath test, and three tests that
have been validated by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), and if administered correctly, may
be reliable indicators that a person’s BAC (breath/blood
alcohol content) is 0.08% or above: the one-leg stand,
heel-to-toe walking test, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus
(HGN) test. Most police departments use these tests. After
your arrest, the police officer will request you to submit
to a breathalyzer test at the police station. The results of
these tests may be used as evidence of driving under the
influence.
You have rights regarding field sobriety tests and the
breathalyzer test. The police officer must follow certain
rules and procedures when collecting evidence, and when
arresting and questioning you. For example, if the police
officer decides to interrogate you, the officer must advise
you of your Miranda rights after you are arrested. If the
police officer failed to follow proper procedures, the
evidence the officer gathered may not be admissible in
Court.
In order to protect your license, we can file a petition to
rescind your statutory summary suspension. We can also
request a Judicial Driving Permit (JDP), even if your
license is suspended, so that you can travel to work.
In addition, we can interview witnesses, speak with the
prosecutor and request that she or he reduce or possibly
dismiss the charge, negotiate jail alternatives, and
negotiate reduced fines and/or reduced jail time.
Additional DUI Info
Following are some very important links on our site that
will provide you with valuable information related to DUI in
Illinois.
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general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be
correct, complete and up-to-date. It is not intended to be a
source of legal advice. You should not rely on the information
in this site and should always seek the advice of a competent
lawyer.
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