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An Aggravated DUI is far more serious than a standard DUI charge in Illinois. These cases carry felony penalties and can permanently alter your life.

A DUI arrest or conviction can follow you for years, even after you’ve completed your sentence.

llinois has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country, and even a first-time offense can carry serious consequences that affect your freedom, finances, and future.

In Illinois, people who have celebrated their 21st birthday are legally allowed to consume alcohol and cannabis. People cannot use alcohol or cannabis within their vehicles but are allowed to consume before driving. It is legal to drive after consuming cannabis and alcohol so long as the person is not impaired by the alcohol or […] The post Four Rules About Driving While Under The Influence Of Alcohol And Cannabis appeared first on Herzberg Law Firm.

One of the many duties of a police officer is to respond to and to investigate auto accidents. It is unusual for the police officer to have witnessed the auto accident. Many auto accidents, especially at night involve one of the drivers being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including cannabis. The police officers […] The post Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy…Silence Cannot Be Quoted appeared first on Herzberg Law Firm.

As discussed in previous blog posts, there is a civil and criminal law component to each driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) arrest. Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension hearings are civil proceedings. The Statutory Summary Suspension law applies to people arrested on publicly owned or maintained roadways. Many Assistant State’s Attorneys will not […] The post Using Illinois Supreme Court Rule 216 To Earn Rescission Of A Statutory Summary Suspension appeared first on Herzberg Law Firm.

My goal in representing clients charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) in Illinois is for the charge to be dismissed or for the client to be found not guilty of the charge. If that does not happen, a person who pleads guilty or is found guilty of DUI in Illinois […] The post I Attended A Victim Impact Panel Heres’s What I Learned appeared first on Herzberg Law Firm.

There are certain mandatory sentencing requirements if a person is found guilty or pleads guilty to Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) in Illinois. One mandatory sentencing requirement is to attend a Victim Impact Panel. A Victim Impact Panel is designed to help DUI offenders recognize the lasting and long-term effects […] The post Victim Impact Panel Basics appeared first on Herzberg Law Firm.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) in Illinois is a serious criminal offense. There are many potential outcomes to a DUI case. DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Criminal penalties can range from a minimum sentence of Court Supervision with conditions for a first […] The post Don’t Let The Expense Of An Attorney Prevent You From Retaining DUI Defense Attorney Steven Herzberg Immediately After Your DUI Arrest appeared first on Herzberg Law Firm.