Bloomington DUI

Attorney John G. Prior Jr. has extensive experience trying cases both in Western and Central Illinois.
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Criminal Offenses

Bloomington, IL

Criminal Attorney

DUI Driving Under the Influence

Definition of DUI.  In Illinois, (a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within this State while: (1) the alcohol concentration in the person’s blood or breath is 0.08 or more based on the definition of blood and press units in section 11-501.2; (2) under the influence of alcohol; (3) under the influence of any intoxicating compound or combination of intoxicating compounds to a degree that renders the person incapable of driving safely; (4) under the influence of any drug or a combination of drugs to a degree that renders the person in capable of safely driving; (5) under the combined influence of alcohol, or other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or compounds to a degree that renders a person incapable of safely driving; or (6) there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound in the person’s breath, blood, or urine resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis listed in the Cannabis Control Act, a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, an intoxicating compound listed in the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act, or methamphetamine as listed in the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act.  (b) The fact that any person charged with violating this Section is or has been legally entitled to use alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this Section.  625 ILCS 5/11-501

Sentencing - Driving Under the Influence is a Class A misdemeanor or a felony depending on one’s prior violations of the Illinois DUI statute or or a similar statute in another state.  A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail, up to a $2,500 fine and/or up to 2 years of probation or conditional discharge.

In all DUI/Driving Under the Influence cases, it is recommended that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your constitutional rights.  Attorney John G. Prior Jr. has experience trying DUI cases, can give legal advise, assist you with your case and ensure that your constitutional rights are protected.  If you or a loved one have been charge with a DUI that allegedly occurred within Tazewell, McLean, Livingston or any other county in Central Illinois, please contact us for a free consultation.

 

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Areas We Serve

Located in Bloomington, IL, The Prior Law Firm serves the criminal law needs of the following areas: