Gurnee DUI Lawyer

What Should You Look For In a DUI Lawyer?

Getting arrested on suspicion of drunk driving can cause far-reaching problems in your life. When you are in this position, you may feel trapped, as if you have already been declared guilty. However, this could not be further from the truth. While you may have been made to feel as if the evidence against you is insurmountable, this is not always the case. Even if you were subjected to chemical tests and field sobriety tests, there are steps an attorney can take and strategies that can be used to protect your rights, freedoms, and future. DUI tests used by police are not perfect. The best thing you can do in this situation is to contact an attorney immediately so we can begin working on your defense.

At Brady Cole Trial Lawyers, we have the experience and skills needed to build strong defenses in DUI cases. We will begin with a thorough assessment of the facts and circumstances surrounding your case. Our goal is to identify any potential flaws in the state's case, such as chemical testing errors or civil rights violations, that could be used to help you in court. The sooner you contact us, the better we can help you.

Potential Consequences of a DUI in Illinois

Being convicted of a DUI can carry serious consequences. Even if this is your first time in trouble with the law, you could face jail time and large fines. Equally troublesome to many is the loss of driving privileges that can accompany a DUI.

The consequences can become more serious if there are certain circumstances present. A DUI can be charged as a felony in certain cases. For example, if you already have two prior DUIs, or if someone was injured in an accident, you are likely facing much more serious penalties. Felonies in Illinois carry more than a year of prison time, and they can continue to impact you for the rest of your life.

It is critical to have an experienced lawyer there to fight for you in these situations. Our attorneys will do everything possible to help you avoid a conviction or to minimize any potential consequences.

How Our Waukegan DUI Lawyers Build Powerful Defenses

You might have been made to feel as if you cannot avoid a DUI conviction. Police officers and prosecutors alike may behave as if the evidence against you is unimpeachable, but this is rarely the case. The evidence is as fallible as those collecting it. Strategies our attorneys have successfully used to defend others include:

• Invalidating chemical tests - Blood alcohol tests or other tests used to detect drugs in a person's system must be carried out flawlessly according to a proper procedure, or they may not be accurate.
• Challenging field sobriety tests - Any number of conditions on the side of the road can affect the results of a field sobriety test. If you were trying to walk a straight line in heels on a muddy surface, or if you were trying to balance on one leg in high winds, there is a chance that your results may not be able to be used against you.
• Question the stop - The officer who pulled you over must have already had reasonable suspicion that you were committing a crime. If a traffic stop was illegal, no evidence stemming from it can be used against you.

These are just a few of the possible defenses you may have available to you. We carefully assess each case to identify the best possible arguments in order to create the ideal defense for you.

Contact a Gurnee DUI Lawyer

If you are facing DUI charges in Illinois, Brady Cole Trial Lawyers are here to help. Our team of experienced DUI lawyers will strive to create a strong defense to achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Contact us today at 847-752-9639 to receive a free consultation.