Chicago DUI Defense Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

When facing DUI charges you likely have many questions and are worried about your future. The best thing to do is contact a Chicago DUI defense attorney to get your questions answered. For a few brief answers to questions that might help you, see below.

What is considered legally drunk in Chicago?
There are various factors that can affect what would be considered DUI in Chicago, but generally an adult who has a blood alcohol content of .08% or more is considered legally intoxicated. Drivers under the age of 21 having any alcohol in their bloodstream are considered DUI and commercial vehicle drivers with .04% or higher are considered legally drunk.

What if I refuse to take the blood or breath test?
Refusing to take either one of those tests can lead to automatic license suspension, risking harsher penalties than if you took the test and then challenged the findings later.

How long will my license me suspended?
This will vary depending on the circumstances of your charges, but generally for a first offense you can expect a suspension period of 6 to 12 months, unless you have someone working for you who can help get your license suspension possibly dismissed.

What are the penalties for a DUI?
The penalties can vary greatly depending on the charges. Fines from $2500 and jail time up to 1 year are not uncommon, but more severe penalties can apply if you have multiple DUIs or if you have caused an accident which caused an injury.

Why do I need an attorney?
The likelihood of being able to win your DUI charges against the police officer who arrested you and the prosecutor who is pursing your case without legal assistance is very small. There are potentially many defenses you can use to try to get your charges dismissed or reduced, but an inexperienced person would not know how to go about doing that. My office at the Law Offices of Mitch Furman has the experience and skill you need when facing these charges.

Contact a Chicago DUI defense lawyer today to get more answers about your DUI charges.