Do you lose your license immediately after a DUI in Illinois?

Whether you refused to take the breath test or blew over the legal limit, your driver's license will automatically be suspended on the 46th day following the notice of suspension, which may be the day of your arrest.

What is the best defense against a DUI?

The top 10 legal defenses to DUI charges are: The Officer Did Not Conduct a 15-Minute Observation. The Officer Did Not Comply with California's Title 17. Your BAC Was On the Rise You Were Mentally Alert Hypoglycemia, Diabetes or a High Protein Diet Inflated Your BAC. The Officer Did Not Follow Proper Procedure.

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Drunk driving suspects can expect to spend at least two hours answering questions, being fingerprinted and photographed, and submitting to chemical testing of the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). A driver could spend a few hours before they are released, or it may take up to a few days.

The best case scenario is a dismissal. There are many criminal defense attorneys out there, but only a handful who really concentrate on DUI. As a certified instructor on the standardized Field sobriety tests I can tell you that there are many issues to look at in any DUI case. Every case is defensible.

First DUI OffenseTypically, under Illinois law, a DUI first offense is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries up to one-year in the county jail and a maximum fine of up to $2,500.00 plus court costs.

Jail – Jail time is possible, even for first-time offenders. For a first offense, it may only be one to two nights in jail, but under the law, up to one year jail is possible. However, depending on the factors of the DUI, you may be required to submit to court supervision, community service, and more.

Whether you refused to take the breath test or blew over the legal limit, your driver's license will automatically be suspended on the 46th day following the notice of suspension, which may be the day of your arrest.

The top 10 legal defenses to DUI charges are: The Officer Did Not Conduct a 15-Minute Observation. The Officer Did Not Comply with California's Title 17. Your BAC Was “On the Rise” You Were “Mentally Alert” Hypoglycemia, Diabetes or a High Protein Diet Inflated Your BAC. The Officer Did Not Follow Proper Procedure.

DUI Conviction Penalties for Adults Minimum of one-year loss of full driving privileges. Possible imprisonment for up to one year. Maximum fine of $2,500. .160 BAC and above mandatory minimum fine of $500.00 and 100 hours of community service.

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In Illinois as elsewhere, you cannot be arrested for DUI unless the police have probable cause. Chicago DUI Attorney Sarah Toney shares what you can expect after being arrested for drunk driving.Let us help you navigate this challenging situation with the expertise and dedication you deserve. Posted in: DUI - Drunk Driving. What is a DUI in Illinois? In Illinois, DUIs are traffic offenses under the Illinois Vehicle Code. In Illinois a base level DUI is a class A Misdemeanor offense. However, a driver can also be charged with a felony DUI. All residents of Illinois should understand how the DUI arrest process and aftermath works before ever getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. If you're arrested for drunk driving, you must understand not just punishments come with a DUI conviction, but it can have a long-term effect on your life too.

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