Wheaton DUI / DWI Lawyer

Knowledgeable Illinois DUI Defense Attorneys

Experienced guidance and aggressive defense can make the difference when you are facing charges for driving under the influence. At Martin, Kent & Reidy, L.L.C., our lawyers have handled countless cases involving drinking and driving. We have the skill and trial experience to fight for our clients and protect their rights. Contact us online, call 630-517-3177 or toll free at 888-646-3518 to schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced DUI/DWI attorney.

You should not submit to breath, blood or urine analysis. It cannot help you, but it can make things easier for the prosecution.

Penalties for a DUI Conviction

In Illinois, drunk driving is taken seriously. If you are found guilty, your license will be suspended for anywhere from six months to three years. You may be eligible to drive after installation of a BAIID device, also known as an ignition interlock system. You face significant fines and jail time, depending on your prior record. Whether you are charged with felony or misdemeanor DUI, you need experienced defense counsel to navigate the criminal justice system and minimize the consequences you are facing.

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Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers

Our three partners are all former county misdemeanor and felony prosecutors. We have insider knowledge of how the state will proceed in the case against you. We know the law and we know how to help you beat the DUI charges you are facing. Depending on the facts of your case, and on what we turn up in our investigation, we may be able to raise questions about the probable cause for your arrest. Technical errors in the gathering and handling of evidence, Breathalyzer operator errors and breath machine malfunctions can also provide grounds for dismissal of the charges against you.

Aggressive Trial Practice

Our goal is to win your case. We will carefully explain your options and help you make sound decisions. If a trial is necessary to serve your interests, we have extensive experience in bench and jury trials in Illinois. We are well known in area courthouses for our skill and dedication to protecting our clients.

Contact Us

Do not speak to police or prosecutors before you have spoken to us. Call 630-517-3177, toll free at 888-646-3518 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation at our offices in Wheaton.

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Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Two of our clients had their drug charges thrown out at a preliminary hearing after a Judge found no probable cause to search. Additionally, the Judge determined the lab procedures by the State Crime Lab inadmissible. All of the $3,000 bond money was returned to the client.

Aggravated Battery
A client was acquitted following trial when the Judge ruled the State failed to prove their case after the Officer was cross-examined. The client avoided a felony conviction, jail time and the loss of his job.

Attempted Murder
A client charged with Attempted Murder who faced a prison term of 20-60 years in IDOC was released after only serving 120 days in a downstate boot camp.

Breath Refusal Case Won
• A first offender was found not guilty following a bench trial even though the Officer testified that the defendant didn't pass any of the Field Sobriety Tests. Uniquely, the Officer also testified that our client had red, bloodshot eyes, strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. The trial Judge ruled that although the defendant might have been under the influence of alcohol, the totality of the circumstances did not amount to a conviction.

DUI Case Reduced on Dispatch Tape Evidence -- Eight Tickets Thrown Out
As part of defense measures, the Illinois State Police Dispatch Tapes were subpoenaed to court for inspection. Following a detailed examination, it was determined that the State Trooper failed to follow proper arrest and test procedure guidelines. This 19 year old client had her license saved and the eight accompanying traffic tickets were dismissed.