Kane County, Illinois DWI Lawyer
Kane County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer handling DWI, DUI & drunk driving cases in Geneva, Elgin, Aurora and Batavia, Illinois and all of Kane County. Geneva DWI Attorney Peter Buh.
The consequences for driving while intoxicated in Illinois can be severe and have an impact on the rest of one’s life. Even a first offense can lead to fines, jail and the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. You need a qualified and aggressive DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer to protect your rights and help you get the best possible result.
Kane County Illinois DWI Lawyer Peter Buh has nearly two decades of experience in criminal law, working on DWI cases and handling more than a hundred trials. As a former Assistant State’s Attorney and former Illinois Assistant Attorney General, he is knowledgeable in Illinois DWI laws and has a unique understanding of both sides of a criminal case. Those qualifications can provide you with a distinct advantage in the courtroom.
Geneva DWI Attorney Peter Buh wants to help you obtain the best results. While each case is unique, he has helped many of his clients get their charges reduced, have their cases dropped or win ‘not guilty’ verdicts.
Request a Free IL DWI Consultation
Geneva IL DWI Attorney Peter Buh offers a free initial review of arrests for DWI in Kane County. Once he better understands the details of your charges, he will be able to outline his fee and your legal options. To schedule a free meeting, call (630) 925-7188 or complete the secure on-line form to the left. There is no further obligation and you have everything to gain, so act now.
Description of Impaired Driving in Illinois
Illinois DWI Law establishes operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drug to the point of driving unsafely as a criminal act. The actual offense is called driving under the influence, though many states use a similar term – driving while intoxicated.
The crimes are similar, and most states have legally defined ‘intoxication’ as having a blood alcohol content at or above 0.08%.
It needs to be clarified however that in the State of Illinois a law enforcement officer can make an arrest on the assumption impairment and the unsafe operation of a motorized vehicle. No physical evidence is required, and you can be arrested with a BAC below 0.08%. It is also possible to be arrested even if you are not actually driving a vehicle. The law states that being in ‘actual physical control’ is enough to warrant an Illinois DWI/DUI arrest. That includes sitting in your vehicle listening to the radio.
If you have been charged with DWI, DUI, drunk driving, impaired driving or any drug/alcohol related traffic offense, it is important to consult an experienced Illinois criminal defense attorney.
Kane County DWI Lawyer Peter Buh can make a positive difference in the outcome of your case. Contact him now for immediate help.
Loss of Driver’s License for DWI in Illinois
When issued a driver’s license by the State of Illinois, you agree to submit to a law enforcement officer’s request to test your blood alcohol content. This is called ‘implied consent’.
Should you refuse to submit to a test of BAC during a first offense for suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Kane County, your license will be suspended for one year. If you have your BAC tested and register at or above 0.08%, your license will be suspended for 6 months. Any prior DWI convictions on your driving record could lead to a longer suspension and even revocation of your license.
You can submit a petition requesting the reversal of a Statutory Summary Suspension. This is a complicated process with the burden of proof of innocence being on the offender. Having legal representation from an experienced defense attorney will definitely help. Even if your driving privileges are not completely restored, the license hearing is a chance for your attorney to cross-examine the arresting officer and to file ‘motions to quash’ to keep certain evidence from being used in the criminal case. This is an important opportunity in your overall defense.
For help with your license, contact Geneva DWI Lawyer Peter Buh and request a free initial consultation.
Penalties for Illinois DWI
An arrest for DWI in IL can result in severe financial and legal penalties, as well as difficult social consequences. If convicted of a misdemeanor offense, you could be sent to jail, fined, placed under probation or court supervision, undergo drug or alcohol abuse evaluation and counseling, lose auto insurance coverage, face a victims impact panel and be required to perform community service. Even a first offense now requires the installation of an ignition interlock device in a vehicle as a condition for driving. The penalties increase in severity and duration with each additional offense.
One of the more long-term consequences of being found guilty of DWI is having a criminal arrest placed on you record. This could be discovered with a simple background check and could lead to loss of current job, reduced future employment options, a damaged credit ranking and restrictions on travel to Canada.
The laws associated with driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs are very complex and the penalties for being convicted can impact the rest of your life. Kane County DWI Attorney Peter Buh offers a complete drunk driving defense with the goal of winning your case. Contact Law Offices of Peter Buh now and get the help you need.
About the Law Offices of Peter Buh
Kane County, IL DWI Lawyer Peter Buh believes his clients are innocent until proven otherwise. He feels that everyone should have access to professional, experienced legal representation at a reasonable fee, and he is dedicated to helping you get the best possible result.
The law offices can develop a convenient payment plan for legal services that works with your budget. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are available.
Peter Buh has undergone the same training as police officers and DWI investigators. He has instructed detectives across the country and is a former Chief of Felony, Assistant Attorney General, DUI Prosecutor of the Year and Instructor for the National White Collar Crime Center. This collective experience gives Attorney Buh an extra advantage in defending those accused of DWI in Kane County.
Peter Buh graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and earned a law degree from Washington University.
Call Now for the Best Result
Kane County Illinois DWI Attorney Peter Buh is available 24/7 to help you or someone you know with an arrest for DWI/DUI. Your freedom and your future are too valuable to risk to less experienced representation. To request a free, no obligation consultation, fill out the form to the left or call (630) 925-7188.