Skilled DUI Representation in Joliet, Illinois
You've been arrested for DUI. Now what? As a first time offender, it is extremely important to fight these charges aggressively in order to keep them off your record and save your driving privileges. An experienced DUI lawyer can help you understand your rights and keep you moving in the right direction. Douglas G. DeBoer, Attorney at Law, has extensive DUI experience and fights aggressively to protect the best interest of his clients. He has seen these cases from both sides of the fence and understands how the prosecution will approach your case.
Get the experience of Douglas G. DeBoer, Attorney at Law, on your side. Call 815-600-7017 or toll free 1-877-741-1979 today for a free initial consultation.
Know Your Rights
Law enforcement officers are required to follow strict guidelines in a traffic stop. Your answers to the following questions can help you determine if you have legal grounds to challenge a license suspension after a DUI arrest:
- Did the officer properly place you under arrest by issuance of a uniform traffic citation?
- Did the officer have reasonable grounds to believe you were under the influence?
- Were you properly advised of the consequences of refusal or failure of tests before any chemical testing was conducted?
- Do you deny the assertion that you refused to blow into the Breathalyzer?
- Were the test results accurate? Was instrumentation operated properly by a certified officer?
Under Illinois law, if you are over 18, have not previously been convicted of reckless homicide or aggravated DUI which resulted in death, have not had a DUI or statutory summary suspension of your license within the last 5 years, did not cause death or great bodily harm in this DUI, and otherwise had valid driving privileges, you are eligible to request a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) that will require you to blow into a breath alcohol ignition interlock device before starting your vehicle. The MDDP will allow you to drive during all but the first 30 days of your summary suspension.
To learn more about your rights after a DUI arrest, contact Douglas G. DeBoer, Attorney at Law, to discuss your options in a free initial consultation.
