Strong Defense After Your First DUI
If you were pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI), you may be terrified about what is going happen next. Will your first DUI make you lose your license or spend time jail? Will you lose your job or have a conviction on your record for the rest of your life?
These are all valid concerns, and the penalties in Illinois can be severe for people who are caught drinking and driving. However, with the help of an experienced lawyer, you may be able to reduce the charges or keep the incident off your record entirely.
At Miller & Pugh Law Offices, P.C., we represent clients throughout Peoria and Central Illinois who are facing their first DUI charges. We fight aggressively on behalf of our clients, and help them make the best of their situation. Contact us online or call 309-265-0816 to schedule your free initial consultation.
Consequences for a First Time DUI Offender
For any DUI arrest, especially the first one, it is important to understand how the consequences can affect your driver's license. When clients contact us, we make sure we know all the details of their arrest, so we can prepare a strong defense.
Consequences for a DUI can be severe, even on the first arrest. Generally charged as a misdemeanor, there is a possibility of 364 days in jail and a $2500 fine. When you work with an attorney, you may be eligible for diversion programs. Many of our clients are eligible for an interlock ignition device, which allows them to continue driving while monitoring the amount of alcohol in their bloodstream.
Fighting for Your Rights
Even though jail is a possibility, we do our best to keep our clients out of jail — especially on a first arrest. We take pride in fighting for our clients and getting the best results we can under the circumstances.
Although a DUI is a serious offense, it is not an uncommon one, and we can help you through it. Schedule your free initial consultation by contacting us online or by calling 309-265-0816.