Drunk Driving in Illinois

But I wasn’t even drunk!

Drunk driving in Illinois can result in severe criminal penalties even if the driver did not know they were intoxicated. Many people make the mistake of getting into their car after a single drink, not even realizing the alcohol on their breath might illicit a false positive reading on a blood alcohol content (BAC) test:

• High concentrations of alcohol in your mouth—but not in your bloodstream!

• Unknown reactions with prescription drugs

• Unpredictable metabolic reactions, i.e., a single drink on an empty stomach

• Faulty administration of a BAC test

The legal limit for drunk driving is a blood alcohol content of .08, but you can be charged with a DUI if your BAC is between .05 - .08. This is all the more reason to get legal help immediately if you have been arrested.

Contact our firm to start mounting an Illinois drunk driving defense right away. We will help you confront insubstantial charges based on false positive BAC tests and more.

Drunk driving accident in Illinois

The penalties for a drunk driving accident in Illinois can be significantly more severe than a singular drunk driving offense. The driver becomes vulnerable to a host of legal and financial ramifications:

• DUI/DWI charges

• Additional criminal charges

  • Vehicular homicide

  • Manslaughter

  • Assault

• Civil actions, i.e., personal injury & wrongful death claims

• Insurance consequences

  • Increased premiums

  • Inability to become insured in the future

Steven W. Perbix knows how to manage an Illinois drunk driving defense on all of these fronts. He can help you or your loved protect yourself during the aftermath of an accident to ensure that you are taking appropriate, proactive measures for your future freedom and financial stability.

Call (866) 823-5688 for Illinois drunk driving defense.