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DUID & Drug Intoxication Defense Attorneys in Rockford, IL

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If you or someone you love has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, it is critical that you retain experienced representation as soon as possible. You may be facing serious penalties for your alleged actions, including jail time and loss of driving privileges. Your reputation may also be tarnished, and you could even lose your job if you are convicted. Without the skills of an experienced DUI lawyer, you could lose your freedom as well.

At DeRango & Cain, LLC, our Rockford DUI lawyers have the skills and experience necessary to help you successfully fight your charges. We will work tirelessly to help you avoid the penalties you are facing, and we will strive to help you get back your life as soon as possible. Whether you have been arrested for a first offense or a third, we can help.


Call our Rockford DUI lawyers at (815) 216-5911 or use our online form to request a free consultation today!


How Does Drug DUI Work?

You may be wondering how drug DUI works. Is it even possible to get a DUI for being under the influence of drugs? Yes, it is possible. In fact, it is very possible. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, a driver can be convicted of driving under the influence if they are found to be impaired by drugs or a controlled substance.

Impaired by drugs or a controlled substance means:

  • Their ability to operate a vehicle is impaired;
  • Their ability to operate a vehicle is impaired to the slightest degree; and
  • Their ability to operate a vehicle is impaired due to the introduction of a drug or controlled substance into their body.

In order to convict you of drug DUI, the prosecution must prove that you were driving a vehicle, you were impaired by drugs or a controlled substance, and you were impaired to the slightest degree or impaired due to the introduction of a drug or controlled substance into your body. If the prosecution can prove these three elements, you could be facing serious penalties.

Penalties for Drug DUI

The penalties for a first offense DUI are quite severe. If you are convicted of a first offense DUI, you could be facing up to one year in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, and a driver's license suspension of between 6 months and a year.

Second Offense DUI

If you are convicted of a second offense DUI, the penalties are even harsher. You could be facing up to two years in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, and a driver's license suspension of between one and two years.

The penalties for a third offense DUI are even harsher. If you are convicted of a third offense DUI, you could be facing up to three years in jail, up to a $2,500 fine, and a driver's license suspension of between two and five years.

DUI & Drug Intoxication Defense in Rockford, IL

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, you need to contact a Rockford DUI lawyer from DeRango & Cain, LLC as soon as possible. Our firm has the experience necessary to help you avoid the penalties you are facing. We may be able to have your blood or urine test thrown out, and we may be able to challenge the police officer's procedures.


Call our Rockford DUI lawyers at (815) 216-5911 or use our online form to request a free consultation today!


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Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • Not Guilty Aggravated Battery
  • Dismissal Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
  • Not Guilty Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
  • Not Guilty Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
  • Not Guilty Aggravated DUI
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  • 100+ Years of Combined Experience
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