Arrest For Ovi In Illinois
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Explain how your actions have affected others and that you understand why your actions were wrong. Explain Your Circumstances – You may evoke some sympathy from the judge if there were extenuating circumstances for your DUI.
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.
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.
Because a first DUI offense is a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois, if you're arrested and charged with this crime you'll face a potential jail time of one year and fines of up to $2,500. Rarely are first-time DUI offenders sentenced to months or a full year in jail or prison.
The Purpose of the First Court Appearance During this hearing, the judge will officially inform you of the charges against you. This is your opportunity to hear the specific accusations and understand the legal grounds for your case. You will also have the chance to enter a plea: guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
Because a first DUI offense is a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois, if you're arrested and charged with this crime you'll face a potential jail time of one year and fines of up to $2,500. Rarely are first-time DUI offenders sentenced to months or a full year in jail or prison.
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.
