DUI Defense Attorney Serving Evanston & Skokie
Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious charge. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) we can represent you in court to make sure your rights are protected. Pfeifer & Pfeifer can challenge any attempt by the State to convict you, suspend your driver's license, or assess high fines against you.
DUI can be charged in a number of ways:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of greater than 0.08%
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, and
- Driving with any amount of a drug in a person's blood, breath, or urine
In Illinois, DUI can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the situation. In either case, a conviction can have profound and permanent effects on your ability to drive legally.
Police officers have the right to pull you over if they suspect you have been driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. It is illegal under Illinois state law to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level that exceeds the 0.08% legal limit. Any individual that is found driving with a BAC level over 0.08% in Illinois will be arrested and charged with DUI.
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you face a mandatory suspension of your driver's license on the 46th day following your arrest. This suspension will take effect automatically unless successfully challenged in court. The suspension may take effect even if your DUI is dismissed or if you are later acquitted. It is therefore extremely important to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to represent you.
If you are found guilty of DUI, you risk revocation of your driving privileges, steep fines and court costs, mandatory drug or alcohol treatment, community service, and, in some cases, jail. Without retaining an experienced counsel to help you fight these charges, this could affect your ability to have transportation for work, increase your insurance rates and even affect employment opportunities. This is why you need to seek an experienced and knowledgeable Evanston and Skokie Criminal Defense Attorney immediately.
Experienced and Knowledgeable Attorneys Defending DUI
The criminal defense lawyers at the Law Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer have over 40 years experience in criminal defense law. Our small, but powerful firm prides itself with forming the most intimate legal relationships with our clients. In this way, every last detail and aspect of the case is examined to make sure that you have the best possible defense. Both George and Jeremy Pfeifer are experienced in all areas of DUI defense. We can help you with any DUI offense including misdemeanor DUI, felony DUI, as well as other DUI offenses, including reckless homicide.
Full-service representation from Pfeifer & Pfeifer means that a qualified and skilled attorney will:
- consult with you in our office to prepare the case
- discuss the possible Statutory Summary Suspension of your driver's license
- file all necessary petitions and motions to rescind the suspension when appropriate
- be available to you by telephone, e-mail, or in person
- explain all of your rights and options
- provide you with an aggressive defense
- prepare, file, and litigate any and all pre-trial motions to suppress evidence
- defend you at the bench or jury trial
If we agree that your case is better suited for a plea bargain, we will aggressively pursue the best possible agreement for you to minimize any possible fine or incarceration.
Contact one of our DUI Defense Attorneys from the Law Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer for a free initial consultation.