At Nold & Walsh, LLC, attorneys Daniel Nold and Patrick Walsh represent clients facing prosecution for various offenses, including criminal charges, DUI, and traffic violations. We also represent clients in domestic violence and personal injury cases. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss your legal matter and learn how we can help.
Our firm represents drivers facing DUI charges. In Illinois, a person may face prosecution for driving under the influence if they:
Commercial driver’s license holders have a stricter BAC limit of 0.04 percent while operating a commercial vehicle. Illinois also has a zero-tolerance rule for motorists under 21 who drive under the influence of alcohol, imposing a minimum three-month license suspension for any driver under 21 found with any detectable alcohol in their system.
Drivers may face automatic suspension of their driving privileges if they refuse to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test following an arrest on suspicion of DUI, even if they ultimately avoid a DUI conviction.
Illinois grades DUI as a Class A misdemeanor, which carries penalties of up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,500. More common aspects of a sentence for a first-time DUI conviction include fines, DUI classes or treatment, and community service. However, a second DUI conviction carries mandatory jail time, license revocation, and community service.
We also represent Illinois clients charged with felony DUI, also called aggravated DUI. A driver may face a felony DUI charge under various circumstances, including:
Felony DUI convictions can result in prison terms ranging from one to seven years, depending on the grading of the felony charge.
Drivers may face prosecution for reckless homicide if they drive with a conscious disregard for the fact that they will likely cause death or severe injury to others and unintentionally kill someone while operating their vehicle. Common examples of driving behavior that might lead to a reckless homicide charge include:
Nold & Walsh, LLC, represents drivers throughout Northern Illinois who receive traffic citations. Legal representation gives you a better chance of obtaining a favorable resolution to your traffic ticket. Every traffic ticket has different procedures and penalties. A conviction for a traffic violation can also have different consequences for different people. We help regular driver’s license and CDL holders resolve traffic violations such as:
A motorist with their license suspended or revoked for refusal of chemical testing, a DUI conviction, multiple driving offenses, or other reasons may have the right to pursue reinstatement of their driving privileges. For some offenses, a driver may have to appear at a hearing before the Secretary of State’s office to pursue reinstatement. Other requirements for license reinstatement include:
Our firm can review the circumstances behind your suspension or revocation to determine your eligibility and the requirements you must follow to obtain reinstatement. We will help you prepare your application, comply with any preconditions, and represent you in reinstatement hearings.
After an arrest or indictment, experienced legal representation will help protect your rights, reputation, and future. Our Illinois criminal defense attorneys help clients face all kinds of charges, including:
We defend the interests and freedom of people facing misdemeanor and felony charges. Our attorneys have decades of experience with Illinois’s criminal justice system on both sides of criminal cases. We know how prosecutors build criminal cases and have the insight to craft legal strategies to counter the state’s arguments and evidence.
The legal team at Nold & Walsh, LLC, provides vigorous advocacy for victims of domestic violence. We have a proven record of success advocating for parties on both sides of domestic violence cases. We help domestic violence victims obtain orders of protection, no-contact, and no-stalking orders. Our attorneys also provide vigorous criminal defense for people facing charges of domestic battery or other domestic violence crimes, including violations of orders of protection and no-contact or stalking orders. Our firm helps people navigate a domestic violence case’s complex issues and procedures
When you’ve suffered injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the attorneys at Nold & Walsh, LLC, can manage the insurance and personal injury claims process to recover the compensation you need for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. We fight insurance companies that attempt to take advantage of the stress and financial troubles you may experience after an accident. Our firm can help you pursue financial recovery and justice after getting hurt due to:
You usually have two years to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. For this reason, you should consult an attorney at Nold & Walsh, LLC, as soon as possible to discuss your legal options.
Contact us today to get started with a consultation.
