Arrested for DUI in Madison County? Call Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella for help.
Protecting your driving privileges after a DUI in Edwardsville.
Safeguarding your Record after a DUI in Madison County.
Madison County 618-650-8454
St. Louis County 314-727-2886
- More than 30+ years of experience in DUI defense
- Former prosecutor who prosecuted DUI cases, giving him a unique advantage in the courtroom
- Carl Civella has an impeccable reputation for defending DUI cases and he is well-respected among judges, prosecutors, and court personnel
- Carl Civella is up-to-date with the latest technology in breath instruments as well as educated through DUI seminars across the nation
- Highly personalized attention
- DUI Law offices in both Madison County, IL and St. Louis County, MO
An arrest for Driving Under the Influence in Madison County, Illinois can be the lowest point in one’s life. There are social, legal and financial consequences that could affect you for a long time. You could even lose your job. Whatever the details of your case and however difficult things may seem, don’t assume you are guilty. You still have rights protected by the constitution and the ability to challenge the case against you in court.
46 DAY WARNING: Following an arrest for DUI in Madison County, Illinois, the Secretary of State’s Office will seek to suspend your license. There are ways to fight the suspension, however there is a time limit.
DUI laws in Illinois are constantly being changed with increasingly punitive penalties. In fact, the DUI Statute Code has been amended at least once every year over the past decade. This makes it very important to seek a qualified and experienced Edwardsville DUI attorney for a proper and effective defense.
Madison County DUI Lawyer Carl Civella understands the impact of an arrest for drunk driving, and he is ready to help you. He knows the DUI laws Illinois as well as the DUI court system. Carl Civella will provide you with aggressive and experienced legal representation.
Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella’s main objective is to help you avoid a conviction. He will challenge evidence, file motions on your behalf, study any available arrest video, review the arrest report for errors in criminal procedure/field sobriety testing, investigate the arrest scene and analyze the maintenance records of the breath testing equipment. Madison County DUI Lawyer Carl Civella will be thorough in the preparation of your defense.
Proven Results
NO LICENSE SUSPENSION OR DISQUALIFICATION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION. NO JAIL TIME.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO SECRETARY OF STATE LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
NO CONVICTION. NO LICENSE SUSPENSION.
Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.
FREE Initial Review of your DUI in Madison County, IL
To receive a FREE review of your case, contact Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella by calling 618-650-8454. Carl Civella will listen to your side of the story, ask about your needs and then outline your legal options and his legal fees. There is no obligation and the call is FREE so call now.
What happens to your Driver’s License after a DUI arrest in Madison County?
Following an arrest for DUI in Madison County, the state of Illinois will commence a process to suspend your driver’s license. There are many complications best addressed with professional legal guidance. Generally, your license will be suspended on the 46th day after the date of your arrest. If you submitted to a breath test and failed, you could lose your license for 6 months. If you refused to take a breath test, the suspension could be for one year. If you have prior convictions for a DUI in Illinois within five years, the duration increases.
There are limited opportunities to challenge the statutory summary suspension of your license. This is a difficult process and the burden of proof will be on you. Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella understands the license revocation process and could help you retain your driving privileges. He will try to have the license suspension stopped through a special hearing or negotiation. Short of dismissal of the license case, Carl Civella will seek to obtain a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) that will allow you to continue driving.
For immediate help call Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella directly at 618-650-8454.
What happens when you’re found guilty for DUI in Madison County, Illinois?
If found guilty of driving under the influence in Madison County, Illinois, you will be required to undergo an alcohol evaluation before being sentenced. The recommendations of a state licensed evaluator can range from enrollment in a 10-hour education program to 75 hours of outpatient treatment.
In addition, you could be jailed for up to one year, be fined up to $2,500, lose your driver’s license, need to perform community service and be made to attend Victim Impact Programs.
A conviction for DUI in Madison County, Illinois will result in a criminal record. This could impact your ability to keep or find a job. Canada is more strictly enforcing its longstanding policy of disallowing entry to those with a criminal record, even for misdemeanor DUI.
The legal limit for intoxication in Illinois is defined as having a blood alcohol content in excess of .08%. The state Vehicle Code establishes that a motorist can be charged with the crime of DUI in Illinois for being under the influence of alcohol or a drug to which they are rendered unsafe to drive. This means that it is possible to be arrested for drunk driving in Madison County, Illinois even if your blood alcohol level is below the legal limit. The officer simply needs reasonable belief that you are impaired to initiate an arrest. It is also possible to be arrested for DUI without actually driving. The law stipulates that you are considered in ‘physical control’ by being behind the wheel of a vehicle, even with the motor off. Due to the complicated manner of DUI charges in Illinois, you need to speak to an experienced Edwardsville DUI attorney immediately. Madison County DUI lawyer Carl Civella gives clients the best possible chance at a favorable result.
A DUI is a criminal matter, and Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella is an experienced criminal defense attorney. He will fight to keep your record clean. Protect your future by calling Carl Civella today at 618-650-8454.
Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella
Madison County DUI lawyer Carl Civella provides compassionate and aggressive representation to those accused of driving under the influence in Illinois. He has more than 24 years of experience in criminal law, with a focus on DUI defense. Edwardsville DUI attorney Carl Civella offers complete drunk driving defense, including assistance with driver’s license suspension and formulating an appropriate courtroom defense on your behalf for your Madison County charge. As a former prosecutor he has a unique perspective of both sides of an Illinois DUI. Carl Civella’s experience can make a difference in the outcome of your case.
In addition to excellent legal guidance, Edwardsville DUI attorney Carl Civella extends personal service, treating you with respect throughout the process. He welcomes your questions and will give you the attention you deserve.
For your convenience, he can schedule flexible office visits by appointment. Carl Civella will help you get through this difficult time.
Edwardsville DUI Attorney Carl Civella regularly attends DUI seminars across the country, remaining current on DUI laws, emerging DUI defense strategies and the latest technologies used in breath and blood testing. He is admitted to the state bar in Illinois and Missouri. Carl Civella is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the American Bar Association.
Madison County DUI lawyer Carl Civella graduated from St. Louis University, Magna Cum Laude, where he was President of the Executive Business Club. He received a juris doctorate from the Saint Louis University School of Law.
FREE Initial Madison County, Illinois DUI Consultation
For experienced Madison County, Illinois DUI defense, contact Madison County DUI Lawyer Carl Civella by calling 618-650-8454. Your inquiry is completely confidential and there is no obligation. Call now and let Carl Civella put his resources to work for you.
DUI Law Offices
315 North Main Street, Suite 3
Edwardsville, IL
107 S. Meramec Ave.
Clayton, MO
Map to Carl Civella, DUI Lawyer
Map to Carl Civella, DUI Lawyer
Madison County 618-650-8454
St. Louis County 314-727-2886
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