frequently asked questions

DUI Defense

Illinois features some of the toughest DUI laws in the country. Depending on your driving record and your criminal background, an Illinois DUI conviction may result in:

• Court Supervision—If you are charged with a misdemeanor DUI and have never been charged with a DUI before, you eligible for court supervision.
• Loss of Driver's License—If you are convicted of a DUI, your driver's license will be suspended.
• Depending on your driving record and the facts of your case, a DUI conviction may also include jail time, community service, required alcohol/substance abuse treatment, and the forfeiture of your vehicle.
• Felony DUI Charges—Based on the circumstances surrounding your case, you may face a felony charge even for a first-time offense if you do not have a valid license when arrested or should have known the vehicle you were driving was uninsured. A felony charge is also automatic for those arrested driving on a revoked or suspended license from a previous DUI, for those with two or more DUI convictions, or for DUI cases involving serious or fatal injuries. Felony DUI convictions can result in long prison sentences.

Despite the fact that DUI charges are among the hardest cases to defend because they are based on a police officer's observation and scientific testing, there may be hope of a winning legal defense. Loren B. Siegel & Associates, LLC, has the expertise and experience to help protect your license or minimize the charges and penalties, even in the face of a so-called "open and shut" case.