Lake County Multiple DUI Attorneys

Prior DUI Convictions

If you have prior DUI convictions on your record, this means that you will face increased penalties for any current or future DUI offense. Illinois is particularly harsh on repeat offenders, and penalties can range from up to 12 months in county jail for a first offense all the way to up to 30 years in state prison for a sixth offense.

Contact a Lake County DUI attorney at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today if you or someone you know has been arrested and has prior DUI convictions on his or her record. In these situations, it is extremely helpful to act quickly and involve a defense lawyer as soon as possible. An early investigation may uncover valuable evidence that a breath or blood test was inaccurate or administered improperly, or that the police stop was unlawful. There are numerous potential defenses for multiple DUI offenses. An experienced attorney can review your particular situation in order to determine how to best represent your interests and help you avoid a conviction.

Penalties for Multiple DUI Offenses in Lake County, Illinois

Most DUI offenses are misdemeanors (where the maximum penalty is up to 12 months imprisonment), but multiple DUI offenses can be charged as felonies. A third DUI conviction in Illinois is a Class 2 Felony, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment – and the penalties simply go up from there. Additionally, having a prior DUI conviction or convictions on one’s record will result in the mandatory installment of an ignition interlock device in one’s vehicle. The vehicle will not start unless a breath sample is given that has an acceptable blood alcohol concentration.

Lake County DUI Defense Lawyer

By consulting a Lake County multiple DUI lawyer at our firm, you will have the opportunity to fully understand your legal rights and options and therefore make a well-informed decision about your legal representation.  We offer a free consultation and represent clients throughout all of Lake County and the surrounding areas in Illinois.

If you have prior DUI convictions on your record and have been arrested for drunk driving in Lake County, Illinois, contact an attorney at our firm today.