Wheaton DUI Lawyer
Being accused of driving under the influence is a serious matter. It can be a confusing and stressful time for you. Instead of fearing for your future, you can put the legal pressure on our shoulders. Scott W. Sheen & Associates is a Wheaton DUI lawyer with the knowledge and experience to provide an aggressive defense on your behalf.
If you are facing DUI charges, you will need solid legal representation. Scott W. Sheen & Associates has a reputation as the top Wheaton DUI lawyer. Since 1993, our talented defense attorneys have helped people facing DUI charges. We will do everything within our power to protect your future and your rights.
Our Wheaton DUI lawyers have successfully challenged illegal stops, illegal detentions, searches and arrests, failure to inform clients of their rights, and the accuracy of breath or blood tests and field sobriety tests. We explore every aspect of your case to ensure that law enforcement respected your rights.
DUI Felony Enhancement
The State’s Attorney’s office can enhance even your first DUI to a felony charge if you were caught driving under the influence with:
- Driving without a valid license or suspended license
- Driving without vehicle insurance
- Driving during a statutory summary suspension
- Causing great bodily harm in an accident
DUI Death
If violation of DUI proximately causes death to another:
- Class 2 Felony
- Minimum is probation
- 3-14 years in prison for one death
- 6-28 years in prison for two or more deaths
- The judge must find extraordinary circumstances to award probation
