Chicago DUI Attorney

Arrested for DUI in Chicago? Contact My Firm!

As a Chicago DUI lawyer with more than a decade of experience, I am ready to help you challenge your diving under the influence charges. My firm, the Law Offices of Mitch Furman, believes in taking the time to talk to you and understand what happened during your traffic stop and arrest. Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol can be a frightening and upsetting situation, especially if you were just out with friends having a good time and had no idea you were over the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08%. If you find yourself facing DUI charges, contacting a Chicago DUI attorney is a must if you wish to have any chance of saving your license and possibly even your freedom. Chicago law enforcement officers are tough on drunk drivers and will aggressively prosecute all cases related to DUIs. Don't risk the penalties you may suffer due to having a DUI on your record.

Driving under the influence is an offense that involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Impairment may be proven through a breath or blood test that showed a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater or through a driver's allegedly poor performance on field sobriety tests, which are considered to show whether a driver's abilities are impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Although the evidence may seem to be piling up against you, there are ways that a competent lawyer can successfully challenge your charges and help you avoid a conviction.

A DUI lawyer who is experienced in handling cases of this kind in the Chicago area will understand what to look for in errors or rights violations by law enforcement to weaken the government's case against you. This applies even if you took and allegedly failed a breath test or were told that you failed field sobriety testing. There are many potential mistakes that an arresting officer may make during a BAC or field sobriety test. In addition, it is often found that law enforcement has violated your rights in the process of arresting you, and it may be possible to have your entire case thrown out. Uncovering mistakes or procedural violations in this testing can turn an entire case around.

Skilled Defense of Your Rights

The consequences of a drunk driving conviction in the Chicago area may have a significant impact on a driver. Some of the penalties can include steep fines, mandatory license suspension, community service, possible probation and drug or alcohol counseling. Once convicted, you could face loss of a job, difficulty with obtaining future employment and higher insurance rates. Furthermore, without a license, you may be unable to get to work, or you may have difficulty finding a job that does not require you to drive to it. Penalties for certain DUI charges can be even harsher, depending on the offense you are facing.

Getting more information about these criminal charges is important. Accurate information will enable you to make the right choices about your case. If you have any questions related specifically to your case, I encourage you to contact my office to schedule a free case evaluation with an experienced DUI defense attorney. When you retain the legal services of my firm, I guarantee that you will have a dedicated team working tirelessly to protect your best interests and your rights.

If you would like to learn more about DUI in Chicago, feel free to browse through the pages on this site. You will find basic information about the particular topic and can also learn more about how an experienced Chicago DUI defense attorney can help you. If you are curious about DUI charges against you or the DUI process, I can give you a thorough DUI overview and answer any questions you may have. Whether you were charged with a drug DUI, aggravated DUI, or any other form of DUI, I can defend you. A vehicular manslaughter charge, a type of aggravated DUI also known as reckless homicide, are serious and require immediate attention if you hope to avoid jail time and steep fines.

Underage DUI
If you are under the age of 21 and have a DUI charge, you will probably face strict penalties if you are convicted. As a young adult, a DUI offense on your record can greatly restrict your opportunities for the future. You may not be able to get into the college that you want because a DUI can dramatically affect your eligibility for loans and scholarships. You may also be declined certain job opportunities in licensed professions. As a parent who wants the best for their child, contacting a professional lawyer is your best option. If your child is convicted, they could face up to 6 months in jail, loss of license for up to two years or a number of other penalties. You can trust that I will employ the right strategy for you and your specific case. A Chicago DUI lawyer will understand what deficiencies may be present in your case and will vigorously defend your rights.

Are field sobriety tests accurate? Not entirely. The various means to test for a DUI, including breath and blood tests, are not without fault even when performed perfectly by a qualified individual. I am skilled at challenging the blood test, challenging the breath test, and challenging the field sobriety test you were administered. I am skilled at fighting to avoid having my clients pay for a mandatory ignition interlock device due to a second DUI, a third DUI, or any number of multiple DUI convictions. I will represent you at your summary suspension hearing to help avoid getting your license suspended.

Why a DUI lawyer? Truthfully, you do not stand much of a winning chance without one. I will do whatever I can to lower the DUI penalties you may be facing and build you the best DUI defense possible. The true cost of a DUI extends beyond the obvious, a fact which you are likely already aware of. Between the effects on your wallet, your lifestyle, and your peace of mind, it may seem like it is never going to end. A DUI plea bargain is not always the "good deal" it appears to be so it is important that you do not accept one without first hiring an experienced attorney. For a DUI defense in Chicago to be fully effective, it must be backed by an attorney who knows the area, who knows the judges, and who knows what it takes to win a case in Illinois.

How a Chicago DUI Lawyer Could Help

By getting all the information on your case, I can better evaluate the potential for getting your charges reduced or dismissed. Just because you have been charged with DUI doesn't mean you are guilty, nor does it mean you can't possibly beat the charges and win. I fight hard for my clients and have been doing so for 8 years - throughout my career. I know exactly what areas to look at in picking apart the prosecution's case and will challenge any evidence they may have gathered that was obtained illegally.

I offer a free initial consultation to assist you in finding out more about your options and to see whether I can help you. I provide personal attention to each and every one of my clients and will do the same for you. Though it is true that challenging DUI charges can be a difficult and highly complex matter, I understand the ins and outs of these particular charges and will apply my experience on your behalf to seek the most beneficial outcome possible.

Contact a Chicago DUI defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Mitch Furman & Associates today to find out what you can do about your DUI charges.