DUI & Traffic Violations Defense Lawyer
If you have been arrested for DUI or charged with a serious traffic violation, your driver's license is at risk. In addition, you could be facing increased insurance premiums, hefty fines and even jail time. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney to aggressively defend you against these charges.
Warren J. Breslin is a former Chicago police officer and a former prosecutor. He puts his past experience to use as he defends clients against a variety of misdemeanor and felony charges including DUI and traffic violations. He knows the ins and outs of the legal system and will make sure you know your rights every step of the way as your case unfolds.
Call Warren J. Breslin Law Offices at 847-934-7070 or toll free at 888-934-7070 for a free consultation.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
You may have been charged with DUI, but the burden is on the prosecution to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Were there any witnesses present at the scene? Was there a legitimate reason to pull you over, such as speeding? Were the field sobriety tests administered properly? Were you properly warned of the consequences that follow BAC testing or your refusal to take the test? Were the BAC test machine and operator properly certified? Can statements and other evidence be suppressed? — All issues among others that need to be addressed by your attorney.
You need to act quickly and contact Warren J. Breslin, so he can preserve evidence, gather video and audio recordings of your testing and arrest, police reports, witness statements, and review all information particular to your case. A petition to rescind a statutory summary suspension must be filed timely for a hearing to protect your driving privileges. Warren J. Breslin has the experience to put the prosecution on the defensive and protect your driving privileges. With the penalties for DUI getting harsher every year, you can't afford anything less than experienced representation.
Traffic Offenses
There are certainly many other serious traffic violations that hold the risk of a jail sentence and loss of driving privileges. In addition to the obvious reckless homicide and vehicular manslaughter charges, others include leaving an accident scene, eluding police, driving while suspended or revoked, and more. It is now a jailable offense in Illinois to speed 40 mph or more over the limit. It is considered per se reckless; and if you have children under age 18 in a vehicle when any major traffic offense is alleged, you may face additional child endangerment charges. All could send you to jail and cause your license to be revoked.
Even multiple minor tickets can result in the loss of your driving privileges. Under age 21 only 2 ticket convictions within 24 months will suspend your license; more may revoke your license. Over 21 you need to be convicted of 3 tickets within a 12 month period to be suspended; again, more may revoke your license. Any ticket conviction will be held against you by your insurance company and may raise your premiums.
Free Consultations
Contact Warren J. Breslin Law Offices today for a free confidential consultation. Warren Breslin is an accomplished criminal defense attorney who will give you a straight assessment of your case. He serves clients in Schaumburg and the Greater Chicagoland area throughout Illinois.
