By Dan Noll on January 20th, 2023 in
- What is a statutory summary suspension?
- A statutory summary suspension (or SSS) is the automatic suspension of your driving privileges 46 days after your arrest for DUI. The length of the suspension is based upon 1) whether the arrestee is a first-time offender and 2) whether they failed to take or refused to take the tests offered. There are a number of ways to challenge the statutory summary suspension. Call the Noll Law Office to discuss this in more detail.
- Why did I receive two citations for DUI?
- If you provided a blood, breath, or urine sample, the officers will normally write you a citation for driving under the influence of alcohol and a citation for driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of .08 or higher. They are alternative methods for charging a person with DUI.
- Is it possible to keep my license from being suspended after my DUI arrest?
- Possibly but there are no guarantees. In Sangamon County, a great majority of our clients who are first-time offenders are able to keep their licenses when there were no injuries in an accident.
- How many DUI cases have you handled?
- Hundreds, if not thousands.
- How many DUI cases go to trial?
- The overwhelming majority of cases do not go to trial. This is especially true for first-time offenders. If someone was killed or a person has had multiple priors, the likelihood of a trial goes up substantially.
- Will you go to trial on my DUI case?
- Yes.
- Where do I get an alcohol and drug evaluation from?
- There are a number of providers in the Springfield area. We encourage our clients to call around and shop for pricing. DUI Evaluation and Treatment Services and A+ DUI Services are both popular choices.
- How much do you charge for a DUI case?
- First-offender cases (with no accident or injury) start at $2,000 and go up from there. Second-time offenders (with no accident or injury) start at $3,500. Aggravated DUI cases start at $5,000 and can be higher. These are ballpark estimates and not offers for service. Please call the Noll Law Office for an exact quote based on the facts of your case. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards, and offer to finance.
- Do I have to attend court if I hire you?
- On first-offender cases, we will appear for you at the routine court dates. At some point, you will need to appear either to challenge the case or plead guilty. If our office does not represent you, you must appear or a warrant will likely be issued.
- I’m guilty of DUI. Do I need an attorney?
- Yes. You should have a lawyer review the evidence to determine if the State can prove you guilty and to make sure the evidence was lawfully obtained. Furthermore, these cases can affect your ability to drive so if they are not handled properly, they can have lasting consequences for years to come.