WHAT IS A DUI EVALUATION?

In Illinois, if you are convicted or plead guilty to a DUI charge, yo will be required to complete a DUI evaluation and the findings will be presented to your judge. The purpose of this evaluation is to notify the court of your risk level to potentially receive another DUI. You can be classified as a minimal, moderate, or high/significant risk, and the judge and prosecutor will review these results prior to issuing any sentencing or offering a plea deal.

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HOW DO I GET MY LICENSE REINSTATED AFTER A DUI?

In order to reinstate your license following a DUI, you must first complete all of the requirements set forth by the court such as completing any alcohol evaluations, finish court mandated classes, paying all applicable fines, etc. Once that is done and any suspension period expires, you can then approach the Secretary of State's Office to attempt to obtain your license. Generally, if it was your first DUI, you can schedule an informal hearing with the SOS, which is must easier. If it was your second or third DUI, you will ne required to schedule a formal hearing with additional information needed to present to the panel. Our attorneys represent clients in all aspects of license reinstatement, so call us today if you need a DUI attorney to assist you in these matters.

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WHAT ARE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING A BREATHALYZER IN YOUR CAR?

Currently in Illinois, if you are convicted of a DUI, you may be forced to install a breathalyzer, or BAIID device in your vehicle. BAIID stands for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device, which will register the driver's blood alcohol level when starting the car. The cost to have one of these devices installed in usually around $75, however, there is also a monthly fee associated with the device, which usually runs around $45 a month. Finally, you may have to pay to have the device installed, which can run another $50-$75.

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