DuPage County DUI Defense Lawyer

DuPage County DUI Defense Lawyer

Experienced DUI Defense Attorney

Perhaps you thought you didn’t have that much to drink or felt that your driving ability was not impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or other drugs. Unfortunately the decision to drive while under the influence can have life changing implications.

Approximately 1.4 million people are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many people who are arrested for DUI do not know what to expect or what to do after they are released. The first thing you should do is to contact an experienced DuPage County criminal defense attorney so he may begin working on your case.

Jason M. Kunowski has extensive experience handling DUI cases as an attorney. He understands how the potential consequences of a DUI conviction can affect a person’s life, and he knows how to aggressively defend DUI charges to limit or avoid the penalties you will face.

DuPage County, Illinois DUI Laws

Under Illinois law 625 ILCS 5/11-501, you may be charged and convicted of DUI if the prosecutor can show that you operated a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more. Drivers under the legal drinking age of 21 may be charged with DUI if they show any BAC, as Illinois has “zero tolerance” for underage drinking and driving. Finally, commercial drivers may be charged if they drive with a BAC of 0.04% or above.

625 ILCS 5/11-501 sets out several types of penalties for DUI offenders, including probation, jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, alcohol classes, and more. The penalties for DUI increase further if you have prior DUI convictions or if other circumstances exist in your case, such as a having a child under 16 in the car or having a BAC over a certain amount. The following is a brief look at some possible penalties for first and second DUI convictions.

Jail Time Fines Suspensions
1st Offense
  • 0-1 year
  • Add .5 year if a child was in the car
  • $2,500
  • Add $1,000 if a child was in the car
  • Add $500 if BAC over 0.16%
  • 1 year license suspension
  • Vehicle registration suspension
2nd Offense
  • Minimum 5 days up to 1 year
  • 1-3 years if a child was in the car
  • Minimum 7 days if BAC over 0.16%
  • $2,500
  • Add up to $25,000 if a child was in the car
  • Add $1,250 if BAC over 0.16%
  • 5 year license suspension
  • Vehicle registration suspension
3rd Offense
  • 3-7 years
  • Add 1-3 years if a child was in the car
  • Mandatory extra 90 days if BAC over 0.16%
  • $2,500
  • Mandatory $25,000 if a child was in the car
  • Add $2,500 if BAC over 0.16%
  • 10 year license suspension
  • Vehicle registration suspension

Contact a DuPage County DUI Defense lawyer for help

A DUI conviction may affect your finances, freedom, reputation, and may even cost you your job if it requires a valid driver’s license or clean driving record. In order to protect yourself from wrongful conviction or excessive penalties, contact experienced DUI defense attorney Jason M. Kunowski. Jason M. Kunowski will fight to protect your rights and present a rigorous defense to achieve the best possible result in your case.

 

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