DUI and Alcohol Offenses

DuPage County Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

If you we arrested or pulled over for drunk driving, it is possible to avoid conviction and the collateral civil penalties. The law firm of Stephen A. Brundage, Attorney at Law vigorously represents clients in DuPage, Kane and Cook counties in all drunk driving and alcohol-related crimes. Protect your rights - call us immediately at (630) 260-9647 for a free initial consultation.

Inside Experience on DUI/DWI Charges

Before I practiced law, I served nine years as a police officer in the Wheaton, Illinois, area. My experience as a licensed breathalyzer operator, arresting officer and DUI enforcement instructor gives a deep understanding of where and when an officer might make a mistake. This allows me exploit any weaknesses in the prosecution's case and gives an advantage to my clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I am familiar with DUI court and viable defenses, and can confidently advise clients on when to plead guilty, go to trial or negotiate a plea.

DUI Criminal Penalties

On a first offense DUI, jail time can often be avoided through court supervision (no conviction and treatment). By challenging probable cause for the traffic stop, field sobriety tests and blood-alcohol tests, I have frequently succeeded in getting charges dropped all together.

Illinois now has a lifetime look-back policy - you can be charged as a repeat offender even if your first DUI was 10 or 20 years ago. In some cases, second or repeat DUI can be a felony, with mandatory license revocation. Probation may be unlikely because a jail sentence is imposed. With no middle ground, it may be necessary to fight the charges in court, where I have the trial experience to present a compelling case.

Driver's License Consequences

Your driving privileges can be suspended (three months or more for a first offense) or revoked (indefinitely) for drunk driving. At a separate administrative hearing, I can challenge the license suspension and plead your case for a temporary Judicial Driving Permit (JDP) allowing you to drive to work.

Truck drivers who hold a Commercial Driver's License can lose their CDL license for conviction of DUI - even if they were off-duty and driving their own vehicle. We have helped many drivers fight the drunk driving charge and/or the CDL suspension/revocation.

Other DUI Penalties

Refusing to submit to a blood-alcohol content (BAC) test will result in license suspension of at least six months, even if DUI charges are dismissed.
Drunk driving accidents resulting in injury or death may result in felony enhancement.
Conviction of DUI while driving without a license or without insurance can result in impounding and forfeiture of your vehicle.
A judge may order a Blood Alcohol Ignition Interlock (BAID) installed on your car to prevent operation while intoxicated. In some cases, we may suggest this as an alternative to jail or conviction.

Alcohol-Related Offenses and Underage DUI

We defend adults and minors in all other alcohol-related crimes:

Open container - traffic violation
Furnishing alcohol to a minor - misdemeanor
Underage drinking or consumption (minor in possession) - misdemeanor
Underage DUI - Minors driving with a BAC of .02 (any alcohol) or higher

Learn more about underage drinking and underage DUI

Free Consultation • 17 Years of Legal Experience

Stephen A. Brundage, Attorney at Law has helped hundreds of Illinois residents beat DUI charges or negotiate lesser penalties. Contact my Wheaton drunk driving defense law office today to protect your rights. Call (630) 260-9647.