Lake County DUI Involving an Accident

DUI Attorney Serving Lake County, Northern Cook County & McHenry County

If you or someone you care about has been charged with a Lake County DUI involving an accident, you need the help of a DUI defense attorney immediately.  If you are convicted of a DUI and blamed for a car accident which caused property damage, bodily injury or death, you are facing serious penalties.  Especially in the case of bodily harm or manslaughter, you can be prosecuted for aggravated DUI which is a felony offense.  The state of Illinois levels steep fines and lengthy prison sentences for criminal offenders convicted of these charges.  It is vital to get the representation of a Lake County criminal defense attorney well versed in all aspects of DUI law including felony DUI offenses.  Defense Attorney Bernardo Isacovici aggressively defends each client he takes on and provides personal attention above and beyond what you might expect from a lawyer. 

After a DUI involving an accident a state's attorney may seek to have your driver's license revoked immediately.  He must provide proper evidence to the Secretary of State's office showing that your drunk driving caused severe injury or fatality.  Additionally, aggravated DUI where great bodily harm or disfigurement is involved is a Class 4 felony. Penalties include a minimum 1 year suspended license, 10 days in prison or 480 hours community service, additional jail time of up to 12 years and fines up to $25,000.   Where the accident resulted in a death, charges are increased to a Class 2 felony involving up to 14 years in jail (up to 28 years for multiple deaths) and up to $25,000 in fines.

Why Contact a Lake County DUI Defense Attorney?

Once you retain the legal services of Lake County DUI Defense Lawyer Bernardo, he makes himself available nights and weekends for emergency appointment during the difficult time one faces when fighting harsh felony charges.  Every report and piece of evidence will be scoured in order to find any procedural misconduct or deviations that resulted in charges being brought against the client.