Wrong way crash

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A 29 year old woman has been charged with felony aggravated dui for driving the wrong way on Lake Shore Drive last night and causing a crash that injured her and two others.  The accident occurred at the 2000 block of West 111th Street.

According to the police, she was driving north on Lake Shore Drive, when she collided with a Toyota Corolla.  She is still in the hospital and suffered a broken pelvis and a fractured clavicle in the crash.

In all, she was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence and causing an accident and bodily harm.

Strange DUI related case

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A man who plead guilty to DUI manslaughter has filed suit against the estate of the driver of the car that he crashed into and whose death was caused in the car accident.  In essence the man plead guilty to DUI manslaughter and is now suing the victim for pain and suffering and loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life.  I had never heard of a cause of action for loss of capacity for enjoyment of life but maybe it is available in Florida but not here in Chicago.  In total the man is seeking $15,000 in damage.  He is being represented by his sister and attorney who claims that her brother is innocent and only plead guilty for DUI manslaughter to avoid the risk of getting a life sentence at trial.  Its her contention that the victim cause the accident and not her brother.  Even though he was found legally drunk at the scene of the accident.  This is probably a defensive stunt to counter a lawsuit by the victim’s family against him for damages.  Like they say in school the best defense is to go on offense.  By filing a lawsuit against the estate of the victim, it is an offensive move that might give me so leverage to bargain with to get a settlement.

 

Understanding DUI

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Currently all the states in the United States of America apply two statutory offenses against acts involving driving under the influence of alcohol.
These are DUI and DWI. Whereas DUI stands for driving under the influence and is a term used by most states to describe the state of being legally intoxicated or impaired while driving a motor vehicle. Other states use the initials DWI, which stands for driving while intoxicated DUI and DWI may be used interchangeably.
No one like to be arrested or for that matter is prepared to be arrested but any of the many Chicago DUI Lawyers will advise you that if you were prepared for arrest then it is important to observe that the proper procedures are followed when you are arrested. In those cases, having a good Chicago DUI lawyer who understands the intricacies of Chicago’s DUI laws and your rights as a citizen is of the utmost importance because if you have being drinking and were behind the wheel then a breach of procedure on the part of the police may be one of the best chances that you have for getting out of the mess that you have landed in.
In all cases there must be a basis for a finding of legal intoxication. This normally means that we fail a breath test and subsequent blood or urine test show a blood alcohol content or BAC of 0.08%. A finding of intoxication or impairment can also be based on a police officer’s observation of the alleged offender’s slurred speech, driving behavior and other symptoms of drunkenness. While a police officer’s statement as to the alleged offender’s overall condition when he or she was driving is enough to arrest the person, sobriety tests are still required in order to provide the concerned authorities, such as the court, with proof.
Chicago DUI Lawyers will always ask you recount what was happening during your arrest: For example, did the officer observe your behavior for 20 minutes before administering a Breathalyzer DUI test? Why was the car pulled over in the first place? Some times if you are pulled for the wrong reason it goes a long way towards helping the Chicago DUI Lawyers to contest cases in Chicago DUI courts as inaccurate, many cases even being dismissed because of this.
It is always good to remember that if you are arrested, make sure you pay attention to the entire proceedings and record everything that happens. A good Chicago DUI lawyer will understand if your rights were trampled and will fight for you.
A Chicago DUI Lawyer, like all DUI attorneys, is a lawyer who specializes in DUI cases. All lawyers are qualified to practice all fields of law and are in fact licensed to do so. However, some lawyers choose to narrow down their law practice options and concentrate on a specific field of law and are therefore expert in that field which is why you should retain one of these lawyers if you have been arrested for DUI.

DUI Point System

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In Chicago, if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, you are considered legally drunk and should not be driving.  If your BAC is between 0.05 and 0.08, you can still be cited for a DUI if you appear to be impaired to the arresting officer.  The major difference with be cited, while during with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08 is that you do not get a statutory summary suspension.

If a officer in Chicago pulls you over for a moving violation and your BAC is 0.08 or more, your driver license will be immediately suspended for 180 days.  If you are then convicted for a DUI, then your license will be suspended for one ear for the first offense and two years if its your second DUI.

Once you are convicted of your first DUI, the cit of Chicago will required that you install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device.  It will cost about $100 to install.  There will also be a monthly charge of $110.00 for the rental and monitoring fee.  Its safe to say that DUIs are not cheap.   They are costly and should be avoid at all cost.

Court appointed lawyer

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In order to qualify for a court appointed lawyer, you have to prove that you are facing possible jail sentence and that you are indigent.  You have to disclose financial information to the court.  A complete affidavit of assets and liabilities, including pay stubs, income tax returns, proof of disability, evidence of receipt of social security or public assistance.  You will also need to bring all documented proof of financial hardship to court to prove that you qualify.  However, it should be noted that you can’t get a court appointed lawyer to represent you if you are contesting any administrative driver’s license suspension resulting from an arrest for a DUI either before the court or the Secretary of State.

Hello Chicago!

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Welcome to Find Chicago DUI Lawyers.  Getting a Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol arrest is never a fun thing.  If its your first time, its even more stressful because you have no idea what is going to happen to you.  If you are a repeat offender, you may know what the process is like but the ramification are going to be a lot worse.  The best way to get you through this ordeal is to get a attorney who knows this area of law suit and have him or her represent you as your lawyer.  That is your only chance of working out a good deal with the State.  Those who try to represent themselves will not get the best offer and can be made an example off by the prosecutor.  So we put together this blog to help those searching for a Chicago DUI Lawyers a place to narrow their search.