Assertive Illinois DUI/DWI Firm Protects Your Rights
Tough criminal defense lawyer fights for your driving privileges in the Chicago area
Being convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated can have serious consequences, including loss of your license, higher insurance premiums, heavy fines and jail time. If you were stopped and charged with a DUI/DWI in the Chicago area or anywhere in Illinois, Fortis Law Group can provide the diligent defense you deserve. Our attorney understands that good people can make mistakes and that breathalyzers can give false readings. We have the knowledge and tenacity to challenge the evidence against you and pursue the best possible outcome.
Determined Illinois advocate challenges drunk driving charges
A law enforcement officer's quest for an arrest or a prosecutor's desire for a conviction should never take priority over your right to fair treatment.
The attorney at Fortis Law Group may be able to have charges thrown out by demonstrating that an equipment or procedural error resulted in an unfair charge. We will examine whether or not law enforcement followed proper protocol in regard to:
The stop
Police must be able to demonstrate that they pulled you over based on “reasonable suspicion” that you were acting in violation of the law.
The sobriety test
There are specific rules that police must follow when administering field sobriety tests, including when measuring blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels.
The equipment
Breathalyzer machines have provided inaccurate results in the past, and their reliability can be questioned.
The arrest
For an arrest to be valid, an officer must inform you of your Miranda rights.
The evidence
Blood samples and other types of evidence must be stored in certain conditions in order to maintain their integrity.
By challenging these procedures, our committed DUI attorney will strive to get you the respect you deserve and the results you desire.
Knowledgeable counselor provides advice on handling DUI stops
If you are ever pulled over by the police on suspicion of drunk driving, there are several ways you can help yourself:
Don't be intimidated
If you are nervous, police officers may think that you are hiding something or are intoxicated. Remain calm and be polite.
Don't allow a search without a warrant
Any evidence police find in your car can be used to support a DUI conviction.
Take the sobriety test
Refusing to take a test may make an officer more suspicious and lead to an arrest. The results of a test can always be challenged later.
Get a blood test after release
It’s a good idea to measure your BAC with a blood test after arrest. At trial, your attorney may use that evidence to raise possible defenses.
Assertive Illinois Criminal Defense Firm Defends Clients Accused of Traffic Violations
Lawyer fights tickets and criminal charges for clients in the Chicago area
Traffic tickets and moving violations have the power to wreak havoc on your life. Fees quickly mount, and points from tickets can cause your insurance premiums to skyrocket or result in a revoked or suspended license. At Fortis Law Group, we understand what’s at stake when you’ve been cited for a traffic violation. Our firm represents clients in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois in a range of traffic offenses. We question the actions of law enforcement and doggedly work on your behalf to get the charges you face reduced or dismissed.
Skilled Illinois litigator works to have charges dismissed or reduced
Whether you are handed a criminal or civil charge for your alleged offense, you may face significant penalties if you plead guilty. Simply paying a fine rather than contesting the charge in court could come back to haunt you when your insurance bill arrives or when you get another ticket. A lawyer from Fortis Law Group can go to court and work to have your charges dropped or reduced to result in less harsh consequences.
Our firm represents clients in Illinois traffic violation cases involving:
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Expired registration
- Expired license
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to signal when changing lanes
- Failure to wear a seatbelt
- Driving under the influence
- Driving without a license or with a suspended license
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Violating license restrictions
- Hit-and-run accidents
Our attorney possesses the knowledge needed to assert your rights and protect your best interests in traffic court. We handle moving and nonmoving violations of all kinds.
Determined counselor builds strong and strategic defenses
We take a meticulous approach to traffic violation defense. We will examine every aspect of your case, including the police report, to see if the law enforcement officer violated your rights or failed to perform their duties as required. In addition, we will interview you to obtain as much information as possible regarding the circumstances surrounding your violation. In some cases, the wrong driver may be cited for a violation caused by another motorist. At Fortis Law Group, we explore every scenario before determining the best course of action, and during trial we can aggressively question those who testify against you.
Contact an aggressive Illinois DUI/DWI defense firm
If you have been arrested for DUI or DWI, a strong defense attorney can challenge the charges against you. Call Fortis Law Group, in Chicago, today at 773-886-1903 or click the button to set up a consultation.
