Over the 2015 Memorial Day Weekend, Lake in the Hills police pulled over 34 vehicles for various offenses within 46 hours.  Part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”campaign, LITH law enforcement targets drivers who are inebriated or under the influence of illegal substances or in violation of seat belt laws.  A report furnished IDOT and NHTSA data “show Illinois roads are deadliest from midnight to 3 am.  Data also indicate that’s the time when alcohol involvement is at its highest and seat belt usages is at its lowest.  Two drivers were pulled over and charged with DUI, another driver was charged with possession of a controlled substance, and one driver driving 35 mph over the speed limit. Partial funding of the program was provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).

Were You Pulled Over On Memorial Day Weekend For A DUI?

If so, Lake in the Hills DUI Attorney David B. Franks has the skills and experience necessary to aggressively represent you in your DUI case.  It’s important to retain counsel as soon as possible after a DUI arrest, as there is only a short window of time to act before your arraignment, which is where you enter your plea before the judge. Many drivers accused of DUI do not have a lawyer at this point, but it is highly advisable for you to have legal representation, otherwise may be be stuck with a public defender, though having a public defender is preferable to representing yourself.  Call David B. Franks today for a FREE initial consultation or fill out the FREE DUI Evaluation Form on our dedicated DUI website.
The law firm of Franks & Rechenberg P.C. is located at 1301 Pyott Road, Suite 200, in the Illinois State Bank office building.