Oquawka, Illinois DUI Lawyers

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Illinois is a serious offense with both immediate and possibly life-changing consequences. You could lose your freedom, your driver's license and even your job.

What are the penalties for DUI?

What should you do?

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When you are stopped by law enforcement for even a minor traffic violation, the police will be on the alert for the odor of alcohol on your breath or from your car. If they detect alcohol or suspect intoxication they will administer field sobriety tests. If you perform the tests poorly - and most people do - you will be arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Illinois.

Make no mistake about it, an adversarial relationship starts the moment an officer detects alcohol on you or in your car, or believes there is evidence of intoxication. At that point, everything you say can and will be used against you.

Performing poorly on the field sobriety tests will lead to a request to submit to a breath, blood or urine test to check blood alcohol content (BAC). The State of Illinois has an Implied Consent Law, which means anyone issued a driver's license to operate a motorized vehicle agrees to have their blood alcohol content tested when asked by a law enforcement officer. If you take a test and register at or above .08% BAC, you will be charged with Illinois DUI and the results of the test will be used as evidence against you in court. If you refuse to be tested, you face a longer license suspension period and your refusal will be used against you. Fortunately, a qualified criminal defense attorney will have the opportunity to explain your refusal.

Drunk driving in Illinois is a serious offense that could result in loss of driver's license, jail, mandatory ignition interlock device and perhaps even loss of job. What you need is a lawyer who understands how field sobriety tests are required to be administered; knows how to cross-examine a police officer to reveal flaws in the application of the test; knows how to challenge the evidence in court; and can bring experts to court to weaken the prosecution's use of the field sobriety test and BAC results.

The Henderson County Illinois DUI Attorneys at Gullberg & Box have the legal experience and knowledge of Illinois DUI laws to make a positive difference in the outcome of your case. They will listen to you, review the details of your arrest and then build the most appropriate defense. Their goal is to defend your rights and try to get your case dismissed or substantially reduced.

The initial meeting with Gullberg & Box is free. You will learn more about how the law firm can help you and the fees associated with your specific case. To request a meeting with the Oquawka IL DUI Lawyers at Gullberg & Box, call (309) 768-2015 or fill out the on-line form to the left. Your inquiry will be kept confidential and there is no further obligation, so act now.

The penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Illinois are periodically changed by the state legislature. It is important that you hire criminal defense attorneys who practice DUI defense. Only then will you get the level of legal representation that you need. The consequences of being found guilty of DUI are severe and could impact the rest of your life. Don't leave your future to chance; contact the experienced and qualified Oquawka DUI Lawyers with Gullberg & Box.

One recent change in Illinois DUI law now requires the installation of an ignition interlock device for all first offenders, even before going to trial. Additional penalties can include revocation of driver's license, a jail sentence, fines, court fees and community service.

The severity of the penalties increases if you had an elevated blood alcohol content, had a child in the vehicle at the time of arrest or have any prior alcohol related traffic offenses.

A conviction for DUI in IL would also lead to a permanent criminal record that could be found with a simple background check. This could result in loss in current job, limited future job options, lower credit score, and even restrictions on travel to certain countries - most notably Canada.

It is important to fight the charges filed against you and try to keep your record clean. For immediate help, contact the Henderson County DUI Criminal Defense lawyers at Gullberg & Box.

Following an arrest for DUI in Henderson County the state will initiate proceedings to suspend or revoke your driver's license. There are several remedies to keep your driving privileges. One is to petition the court to rescind the statutory summary suspension, though you must do so within a limited timeframe. Another is to seek a monitoring device driving permit.

For help with your license, contact the Oquawka DUI Attorneys with Gullberg & Box.

The Henderson County IL DUI Lawyers with Gullberg & Box practice criminal law, with a focus on helping those accused of traffic related offenses for alcohol or drug impairment.

Senior member of the law firm, Attorney Bill Gullberg, is an experienced Illinois DUI defense lawyer. He has a passion for fighting for the rights and freedom of his clients, and he will provide professional legal representation and extend a personal commitment to get the most favorable result for you.

Lawyer Bill Gullberg is listed in the DUI Attorney Aces website as one of the best DUI attorneys in the state. Lawyers cannot pay to be listed as an ’Attorney Ace‘, they must be chosen. Bill is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, the Henderson County Bar Association and the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

Bill Gullberg graduated with high honors from Western Illinois University, and received a juris doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he made the Dean's List.

Partner with the law firm, Meagan Box, is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Iowa. As a former alternate public defender and now criminal defense lawyer, she has handled a wide range of criminal matters, including IL DUI defense.

Lawyer Meagan Box graduated from the Southern Illinois University School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Trial Team and graduated second in her class.

It is important that you act quickly following an arrest for driving under the influence in Henderson County. For the best result, contact the Oquawka Illinois DUI Lawyers at Gullberg & Box by calling (309) 768-2015 or filling out the form to the left.