DWIMadison County, Illinois DWI Lawyer
Madison County DWI Attorney handling DWI, DUI & drunk driving cases in Edwardsville, Illinois and Madison County. Edwardsville DWI Lawyer Carl J. Civella.
The state Vehicle Code establishes, however, that a motorist can be charged with DUI/DWI in Illinois whenever rendered unsafe to drive by alcohol or a drug. This means you can be charged with drunk driving in Illinois with a BAC below the legal limit, if law enforcement feels there is reasonable belief that you are impaired. You can also be arrested for DWI without actually driving. Whenever you are behind the steering wheel of a vehicle, even with the motor off, you are considered in 'physical control'.
An arrest for driving while intoxicated in Illinois comes with social, legal and financial consequences that could affect you for a long time. You could even lose your job. However difficult things may seem, just because you've been arrested, doesn't mean you are guilty. You are entitled to a legal process to defend yourself. The Illinois DWI laws are constantly being changed with increasingly punitive penalties, making it very important to seek a qualified DWI attorney for an effective defense. Having an experienced Illinois DWI defense attorney will ensure your rights are protected in a court of law and that you get the best possible resolution from your case.
Madison County DWI Lawyer Carl Civella understands the impact of an arrest for drunk driving, and he is ready to help you. He is an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer with an excellent knowledge of Illinois DWI laws and the DWI court system. Carl Civella will provide you with aggressive and experienced legal representation.
IL DWI Attorney Carl Civella wants to help you avoid a DWI conviction. He will study the arrest video and review the arrest report for errors in police policy, file motions to suppress or challenge evidence, investigate the arrest scene and analyze the breath test equipment maintenance records. Illinois DWI Lawyer Carl Civella will thoroughly investigate your case while preparing your defense.
Free Initial IL DWI Consultation
Edwardsville DWI Lawyer Carl Civella will review your specific case for free. He will answer your questions, listen to your story and outline your legal options, at no cost or obligation. To learn more, call (618) 219-8656 or fill out the request form to the left. Time is important, so for the best result, call now.
About Your Illinois Driver's License
After an arrest for drunk driving in Madison County, Illinois, the Secretary of State's office will seek to suspend your driver's license. The law generally states that your license will be suspended on the 46th day following your arrest. If you submitted to a breath test and registered a BAC above the legal limit, your license could be suspended for 6 months. If you refused to take a breath test, the suspension could be for 12 months. Any prior convictions for Illinois DWI during the past five years will increase the length of suspension.
You can challenge the statutory summary suspension of your license, and while it is a separate process from the criminal case, it involves the presentation of testimony and evidence against you. The chances of retaining your driving privileges improve if you have legal guidance.
Carl Civella will try to stop the suspension of your license by requesting a special hearing and negotiating on your behalf. He also has the option of seeking a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) so you can continue driving. Contact Madison County DWI Attorney Carl Civella and ask him for immediate help with your license.
Penalties for IL DWI
If convicted for driving while intoxicated in Madison County, Illinois, you will be required to undergo an alcohol evaluation by a state licensed evaluator before being sentenced. Based on the findings you will be required to complete some form of counseling from enrollment in an alcohol awareness program to alcohol rehabilitation.
The penalties could also include jail for up to one year, fines totaling up to $2,500, loss of driver's license, community service and attendance at Victim Impact Programs.
Being found guilty of drunk driving in Illinois will result in a criminal record, which could affect your employment options. Canada is utilizing increased data-sharing with the United States to enforce its longstanding policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record, even for misdemeanor DWI.
A DWI is a criminal matter, and Edwardsville DWI Attorney Carl Civella is an experienced criminal defense lawyer. He will fight to keep your record clean. Call now and protect your future.
About Illinois DWI Attorney Carl Civella
Madison County Illinois DWI Lawyer Carl Civella practices criminal law with a focus on drunk driving defense. He has over 15 years of experience providing complete defense to those accused of driving while intoxicated in Illinois, from assistance with driver's license suspension to an aggressive legal representation. Carl Civella is a former prosecutor, which gives him a unique perspective of both sides of an Illinois DWI and gives you an advantage in the courtroom.
Attorney Carl Civella also extends compassionate, personal service, treating you with respect and dignity throughout the case. He will take the time to answer your questions and provide you with the attention you deserve.
Edwardsville Illinois DWI Lawyer Carl Civella regularly attends DWI seminars to remain current on DWI laws, DWI defense strategies and the latest breath and blood testing technologies. That commitment to learning will benefit your defense.
Attorney Carl Civella is a member of the Illinois state bar, the Missouri state bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the American Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Madison County, Illinois DWI Attorney Carl Civella attended St. Louis University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was President of the Executive Business Club. He earned his law degree at the Saint Louis University School of Law.
Free Illinois DWI Case Review
Madison County DWI Lawyer Carl Civella offers a free initial review of your Illinois DWI. To schedule a meeting, fill out the form to the left or call (618) 219-8656. There is no obligation, so call now and let Carl Civella put his resources to work for you.
