Chicago DUI Defense Lawyer
Consequences of DUI Conviction
A DUI conviction will undoubtedly result in many negative consequences. The consequences of a DUI conviction include both legal penalties and the ramifications you may experience in other areas of your life. At Fagan, Fagan & Davis, we can ensure you have the strongest defense possible to reduce your chances of being subjected to the penalties and consequences of DUI. Throughout our long careers as DUI defense attorneys, we have been able to help thousands of clients avoid adverse DUI consequences and penalties, and would be honored to do the same for you!
What many people don’t realize is that there are more consequences to a DUI conviction than just the penalties imposed by the judge. To begin with, a DUI conviction may ultimately cost someone their job, or make it difficult for someone to find a new job. Most employers frown upon any type of criminal activity on an employee or potential employee’s record, even if it is a misdemeanor offense. With a DUI conviction on your record, you may also be prohibited from applying for or holding certain jobs, especially if the position requires a driver’s license.
In addition to the employment consequences of a DUI, people must also contend with the humiliation of having a DUI conviction on their record. Despite the fact that many people know at least one person who’s gotten a DUI, it can still be very embarrassing.
Increased car insurance premiums are another negative consequence of a DUI conviction. If you are convicted of DUI, you will likely see an increase in your insurance rate.
These consequences are in addition to such legal penalties as driver license suspension and revocation, thousands of dollars in fines, many hours of community service, mandatory DUI school and treatment, possible time in jail or prison, and the installation of a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in the vehicle.
Contact a Chicago DUI Attorney
Illinois DUI law is complex, and your defense should be handled by an experienced DUI attorney. While DUI law is consistent throughout the state of Illinois, each county court may have different rules for DUI or drunk driving case procedures. A Chicago DUI case, or any Cook County DUI case, proceeds differently than a DUI in Lake County or DuPage County. Driver’s license suspensions are also handled differently. Missing the subtle differences can mean missing opportunities to protect you and your driver’s license. Your
Chicago DUI attorney must be aware of these details, because not knowing is detrimental to the outcome of your case. DUI statutes in Illinois continue to get more complex every day, with our legislature putting enormous pressure on defendants.
If you have been charged with DUI, don’t leave yourself vulnerable to these and other consequences. By contacting an experienced Chicago DUI lawyer at our firm, you can rest assured that your rights and future will be aggressively defended throughout all stages of your case. At
Fagan, Fagan & Davis, we are very committed to protecting our clients from the consequences that could negatively affect their lives for years to come. Our number priority is making sure each and every client has the benefit of our dedication, attention, and overall exceptional legal representation necessary to overcome their charges and achieve a winning verdict.
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience and work together in order to provide higher quality representation. Because we know the ins and outs of DUI arrests, charges and laws in Chicago in particular, we are able to provide the level of legal counsel that our clients need to avoid the numerous negative consequences a DUI can have on their life.
Contact a Chicago DUI lawyer at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today.