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Get The Advantage Of An Experienced DUI Attorney 

In Nashville, Washington County, Mounds and throughout Southern Illinois, police and prosecutors are coming down harder on people accused of drunk driving. The penalties for driving under the influence (DUI), sometimes referred to as driving while intoxicated (DWI), are becoming increasingly severe. If you have been charged with drunk driving, your future is at risk.

Trusted Drunk Driving Defense Representation 

I am Nashville DUI lawyer Tom Speedie. Throughout my career, I have been heavily involved in the field of DUI law. I frequently lecture on this topic to fellow lawyers. I have held prominent positions in DUI-related legal organizations such as the Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Laws and Courts Section and the National College for DUI Defense. When you choose me to defend you against drunk driving charges, you can be confident that your case is in good hands and that your rights will be protected.

Potential Drunk Driving Punishments

Anyone who is convicted of drunk driving faces a range of punishments. These punishments depend on your driving history. Your first DUI will be treated differently from subsequent drunk driving arrests. Punishments could potentially include:

Do not take drunk driving charges lightly. Do not attempt to handle them on your own, without the help of a trusted attorney. It may seem that the prosecutor wants to work with you, but the prosecutor’s job is to obtain a conviction, not to look out for your interests.

I will look out for your interests and protect your rights. I will design a drunk driving defense strategy that may involve attacking evidence obtained through breath tests and field sobriety tests. I will work hard to minimize or eliminate the consequences of the drunk driving charge.

Can You Refuse A Breath Test In Illinois?

In Illinois, refusing a breath test after a drunk driving arrest comes with serious consequences for your driving privileges. Under state law, such a refusal results in an automatic license suspension. The suspension length is one year for a first offense and three years for subsequent offenses. 

Can You Face Drunk Driving Charges If You Test Below The Legal Limit?

Yes, you can still be charged with drunk driving if you test below Illinois’ .08% legal limit if it is alleged that your driving was impaired by drugs or alcohol. 

How Long Does A Drunk Driving Conviction Stay On Your Criminal Record?

In Illinois, a DUI conviction puts a permanent mark on your record. It never comes off, and it cannot be expunged. This is important to consider when weighing your defense options after a drunk driving arrest. 

What Is Illinois’ Zero-Tolerance Law?

The state’s zero-tolerance law prohibits individuals under 21 from driving with any amount of alcohol in their system. Individuals accused of a zero-tolerance violation face a license suspension. I can help young drivers fight to protect their driving privileges in the face of such allegations. 

Get A Free DUI Consultation

Call me at 800-584-0812 or use my online contact form to schedule a meeting to discuss your drunk driving charges.