aggravated dui and driving while revoked
Arrested for third dui in 1999, also driving on revoked.
Attended first court appearence, plead not guilty, did not
attend any othr hearings. Arrested on warrant in April
2003, charges are now upgraded to aggravated dui and
enhanced driving on revoked, my paperwork states i
was not a resident of Illinois since 2000, which I have
been. I have not left state, i have been in court for other
issues. Is there a statue of limitations for this charge
and how is it possible they are able to upgrade charges
to aggravated? Violations 625 ILCS 5/6-303(d) and 625
ILCS 5/11-501 (d)(1)(A). Is there chance of abolishing
these charges? Thank you!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: aggravated dui and driving while revoked
As you may already know, you are in very serious trouble. You need to hire a competent criminal defense attorney as soon as possible and get a professional opinion on whether or not anything can be done to help you out of this situation which you have created for yourself. Depending on where these charges are pending, I might be able to offer you a consultation. please feel free to call me at 314-727-2822.
Re: aggravated dui and driving while revoked
You need to face up to these charges - you are likely to get some jail time. However, an attorney should be able to help you get some sort of leniency - possibly, for example, having the charges brought down to a less serious charge. You need an attorney or you will be facing much more serious issues than if you had not.