Lake County DUI Attorneys
Suspended Licenses and DUI in Illinois
A person arrested for DUI may face driver’s license suspension. When initially arrested, the person’s license will be confiscated and he or she will be handed a “Notice of Summary Suspension” by the arresting officer. A person may also face license suspension or revocation for causing a serious traffic accident that results in permanent injury or death. If arrested for DUI, a person may face a Statutory Summary Suspension for refusing a breath test or blood test or for failing these (getting a result that shows a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater).
A driver has the right to contest this suspension through an administrative hearing process after filing a “Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension”. While attorney representation is not mandatory in these proceedings, it is highly recommended. The process of fighting license suspension and working to get your driver’s license reinstated can be highly complex. It must be carried out properly and aggressive representation must be provided in any court so your interests are accurately represented.
Lake County DUI Lawyer
Driving is considered to be a privilege, not a right. As such, your driving privileges may be suspended or revoked by the Drivers Services Department of the Illinois Secretary of State for certain serious traffic offenses, such as DUI.
A Lake County DUI lawyer at Fagan, Fagan & Davis can help you if you are facing license suspension or if your driver’s license has already been suspended. Our thorough understanding of the Illinois license suspension process and our experience with DUI charges enables us to develop a specific plan of action for each client in order to help protect or reinstate their driving privileges. We offer a free consultation with a skilled attorney at our firm and represent clients throughout all of Lake County and the surrounding areas in Illinois.
Contact a Lake County DUI attorney at our firm today regarding your driver’s license suspension.