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Every day, 36 people in the United States die, and approximately 700 more are injured, in motor vehicle accidents that involve a drunk driver! If you are reading this, you may recently have been arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence). The first thing you must do is hire a skilled DUI attorney as soon as possible. Your DUI defense lawyer will explain to you the consequences of your arrest and will take you through any pre-trial, trial and sentencing that may apply to your individual case. He or she will also request a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If this is not done in a timely fashion, your driver’s license may be automatically suspended. You may face the impounding or forfeiture of your vehicle, fines and even imprisonment if found guilty of driving under the influence. The definition and penalties associated with a DUI vary from state to state; it is of the utmost importance for you to interview and hire a highly-trained lawyer immediately! A conviction of DUI/DWI will drastically affect the rest of your life. You must do everything possible to protect yourself, your family and your family from the effects of a drunk driving prosecution!

A common mistake that individuals make is in hiring a lawyer who does not specialize in DUI defense. Many people have the incorrect idea that all defense attorneys are proficient in DUI defense. This is not the case with the majority of criminal defense attorneys. It is imperative that you interview and hire an experienced and knowledgeable DWI defense attorney, one with whom you feel comfortable and confident as he takes you through the various aspects of your hearings and court appearances.

The purpose of DUI statues is to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence, thus increasing highway safety and reducing traffic fatalities and injuries. Punishments for drunk driving have become increasingly harsher over the past ten years and will almost continue to increase in severity. If you have been arrested for DUI in the Chicago area, call 312-553-2200; in LaSalle or Grundy County call 815-942-0071 (Morris).