KANKAKEE COUNTY DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Any Illinois DUI arrest — even for a first offense — can be a miserable experience. You must post your bond and pay towing and storage fees before retrieving your vehicle. Your license will be suspended for six months to three years regardless of the outcome of the DUI. If you are found guilty, court-ordered treatment and fines will run into the thousands of dollars. It also may result in the revocation of your driving privileges or license suspension. Subsequent offenses can be charged as felonies, which are punishable by prison.

Brian Hiatt, a DUI defense lawyer in Kankakee County, understands the magnitude of what is at stake in these cases. He will put his 20 years of criminal law experience to work for you to obtain the best possible outcome.

Learn more about how Mr. Hiatt can help you protect your liberties and future. Call 815-304-5441 or contact him online to arrange a free consultation.

Exploring All Options For Defending Your Case

Throughout his career, Mr. Hiatt has handled hundreds of DUI cases. He will analyze your case to determine the most effective strategy, asking questions such as:

• Did the police have a lawful basis for stopping your vehicle?
• Did they have a lawful basis for conducting field sobriety tests?
• Did they properly administer the field sobriety, breath or blood tests?
• Are the results of those tests accurate?
• Did they violate your Miranda rights or other constitutional rights?

Skilled At Trial And Negotiation

In some cases, going to trial is the best option for the client. Mr. Hiatt is a skilled trial attorney who will aggressively represent you from pretrial motions to jury selection, and from cross-examining witnesses to a successful closing argument.

In other cases, clients will find that plea bargaining offers them the most favorable resolution. Mr. Hiatt has extensive experience negotiating on clients’ behalf to attain a positive outcome. He understands how to identify flaws in the state’s case and leverage them to achieve a favorable resolution.

Charged With Drunk Driving?

When you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Call Mr. Hiatt at 815-304-5441 toll free to arrange a free consultation. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are available.