Palatine, Illinois DUI and Criminal Defense LawyerDrunk Driving • Misdemeanor and Felony CrimesA conviction for DUI or any other criminal offense can result in lengthy incarceration, heavy fines, and other serious consequences, such as lost job opportunities or the inability to drive legally for a significant period of time. At Molohon Sandquist & James, LLP,, we fight to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. Please call (847) 241-4460. We handle all criminal charges. Cook County • Lake County • DuPage County Chicagoland AreaOur criminal defense lawyer, Elroy Sandquist, offers aggressive representation for clients throughout the state of Illinois, including out-of-state residents charged with DUI. Contact him to discuss your rights and options. Driving Under the Influence (DUI)The State of Illinois continues to enact new drunk driving laws with harsher penalties. Our DUI defense lawyer, Mr. Sandquist, understands these new laws, and uses his considerable legal experience to help construct the best possible defense for his clients. Mr. Sandquist also represents clients throughout Illinois at administrative driver's license reinstatement hearings. First Offense DUI —A first DUI charge in the State of Illinois is a Class A misdemeanor, and is punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,500 fine or both. First offenders also face a mandatory license suspension for up to six months. Second or Subsequent DUI — The potential consequences of a second or subsequent DUI are far more severe and can lead to substantial jail time, steep fines, and a mandatory loss of the offender's driver's license for up to three years with no hope of even a hardship permit during that time. In order to effectively fight these charges, you will need a veteran attorney to aggressively challenge the prosecution's case at trial. Underage DUI — Under Illinois' "Use It and Lose It" zero tolerance law, drivers under age 21 can be convicted for having any amount of alcohol in their bloodstream while operating a motor vehicle and may face the loss of their driving privileges for up to one year Truck Drivers — Commercial driver's license holders can be convicted of DUI for having a blood-alcohol content of .04. The State can revoke your commercial driver's license for 12 months following the first DUI offense, and may permanently revoke it following a second DUI offense. In fact, it does not matter if you were off-duty in your own car at the time of the arrest, your commercial driving privileges may be revoked. New DUI Laws — Illinois has expanded its drunk driving laws, such that a DUI is automatically enhanced to the level of a felony when the offender is driving without insurance, driving on a suspended/revoked license, or carrying a passenger under the age of 16. Mr. Sandquist, a former Illinois Secretary of State prosecutor, will thoroughly examine the prosecution’s case for evidence of errors or violations of our clients’ rights. Using his extensive experience, he will work to have the charges dismissed, negotiate pleas for lesser consequences, or mount an aggressive trial defense. Please contact us for immediate DUI defense representation. Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal DefenseMolohon Sandquist & James, LLP, also provides zealous defense against any of the following criminal charges:
With his background as a prosecutor, attorney Elroy Sandquist can investigate the circumstances of your arrest and have the charges dropped or represent you at trial. DUI and Criminal Defense: 847-241-4460If you have been arrested for DUI or any other criminal offense in Cook County or the greater Chicagoland area, contact our Palatine office immediately to protect your rights. Our rates are reasonable, and we accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. |
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