Implied Consent & DUI in Chicago

Cook County DUI Lawyer

Do I have to take a breath test or blood test if I’m arrested for DUI? This is a question that many Chicago drivers may have. The truth is this: you may refuse to submit to a chemical test to determine your blood alcohol concentration after you are arrested for DUI, but if you do this you will face harsh consequences. Under the state’s implied consent laws, you may face driver’s license suspension. This suspension is an administrative penalty that would be enforced independently of criminal penalties (imprisonment, fines, probation, community service, etc.) that would be enforced upon a conviction in criminal court.

Implied consent laws and the serious consequences of refusing a breath test are important reasons to consider involving a Chicago DUI lawyer to handle your case. You may have actually agreed to a test or law enforcement may have failed to inform you of the consequences of a refusal, both situations where an attorney may be able to successfully challenge your license suspension. We can look at these and any other potential strategies that would enable us to protect your driving privileges.

Breath Test Refusal Attorney in Chicago, IL

If you are found guilty of refusing a breath test or blood test after a lawful DUI arrest in Cook County, you may face a 6-month license suspension for a first refusal. A second refusal within 5 years may result in a 3-year license suspension. You have the right to challenge allegations that you violated implied consent laws, and having an experienced DUI lawyer at your side will greatly impact your ability to avoid losing your license.

Contact a Chicago DUI Attorney at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today if you would like to learn more about how we can protect your driving privileges.