DuPage County Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers

DUI Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Illinois driver’s license be suspended immediately after being arrested for DUI?

In most cases, the driver’s license suspension starts 46 days after the police officer gives you a notice of summary suspension.  The suspension will be temporary and you typically have 90 days to contest the suspension after receiving the notice.  If you are found guilty of DUI your driving privileges will be revoked for a period of time to be determined by the judge based upon the circumstances of your DUI.

In order to arrest someone for drunk driving what kind of evidence is needed?

The police officer will obtain evidence to arrest you by observing your behavior, observing your behavior during field sobriety tests, from asking questions, and from the results of any breath & blood tests given at the scene.  A police officer can only arrest a person after having obtained “probable cause,” which is indicative that the person was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

What is the legal limit in Illinois?

In the state of Illinois, the legal limit is .08 percent. This means that the amount of alcohol present in your blood (blood alcohol content) cannot exceed .08 percent, otherwise you can be arrested and charged with DUI. It is also important to note that you may be arrested and face DUI charges if your physical and/or mental abilities are impaired by any amount of alcohol (even if the test result is below .08%). 

What are the punishments for drunk driving?

If you are convicted of DUI in DuPage County, the possible punishments could include driver’s license suspension, jail time, mandatory attendance at a DUI education course, and probation.  The exact penalties depend on your blood alcohol content, whether or not you have any other DUI charges on your record, and whether or not anyone was injured or any property was damaged.  A DuPage County DUI attorney can give you a better idea of the penalties you might face by examining the circumstances of your charges.  

Contact a DuPage County DUI Defense Lawyer at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today with any questions you may have regarding drunk driving!