DUI Defense for Out-of-State Drivers

If you are an Illinois state resident who has been charged with DUI in another state, or if you are an out-of-state resident who has been charged with DUI while visiting Illinois, you need to speak with a DUI attorney who has experience handling out-of-state DUI cases.  Illinois is a member of the Interstate Driver’s License Compact (IDLC), which is basically an agreement between states to exchange information when a non-resident commits a driving offense in their state.   When a person commits a driving offense, such as DUI, the authorities in that state will relay the information to the authorities in the driver’s state of residence.  The authorities in the driver’s home state will then treat the DUI as if it had been committed there, and apply the same laws and penalties. 

Since Illinois is a member of the IDLC, the Illinois Secretary of State must report a DUI arrest when a non-resident is found driving under the influence. Likewise, if an Illinois state drivers license holder is arrested for driving under the influence in another state, the Illinois Secretary of State will be alerted about the offense.  The specific effect of a DUI on your state driver's license must be determined on a case-by-case basis, as a few states are not members of the IDLC but may still take action against you if informed of a DUI conviction in another state.

Contact a Cook County DUI Lawyer

If you have an out-of-state DUI situation on your hands, it’s crucial that you speak with an experienced DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible. These types of cases are more complex than typical DUI cases, especially since authorities from two different states are involved, and some results that would be more than satisfactory in a normal situation may cause you unanticipated hardship. When you come to Fagan, Fagan & Davis, you can feel confident knowing your case will be handled by a Cook County DUI attorney who has extensive experience handling these types of DUI cases.   We will do everything possible to make the process of defending your DUI, your rights and your driving privileges as easy and convenient as possible for you, and will do whatever we can to minimize your travel between states. And, as always, we will make sure you are provided with the aggressive, unrelenting defense you need to fight your out-of-state DUI charges!

To discuss your case with a Cook County DUI lawyer at our firm, please contact Fagan, Fagan & Davis today at (888) DUI-STOP!

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