Rolling Meadows Criminal Defense Lawyer

Supportive Criminal Defense Attorneys Representing Clients in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

A criminal record can affect you for years or even permanently. Once you have been convicted, you could face any number of consequences, such as jail time and fines. More than that, a criminal conviction could affect your reputation and strain your relationships with the people around you, from your loved ones to your larger community. To protect your reputation, your freedom, and your future, you will need to determine your options for defense.

A devoted criminal defense lawyer can contest the allegations against you and advise you on the best steps to take during legal proceedings. At Komie and Associates, our lawyers have years of experience helping clients who have been accused of violent and non-violent criminal offenses. If you face criminal charges in Rolling Meadows, our firm will be as thorough as possible in building a case for your acquittal.

Driving Under the Influence

A DUI charge in Illinois is not to be taken lightly. Even a first offense of driving under the influence can result in up to a year of jail time, not to mention a fine of up to $2,500, along with other fees, court costs, and increased insurance premiums. For subsequent offenses, the punishments are more severe, with mandatory jail time or community service, higher fines, and longer periods of license suspension. It is important to seek legal counsel as early as possible after an initial DUI arrest. When you work with Komie and Associates, we provide you with informed advice and representation, making sure that you avoid saying or doing anything that could incriminate you.

It is also important to note that a DUI conviction can have severe implications for your license. If you fail a chemical test of your blood alcohol content, or if you refuse to take a test, your license will be automatically suspended. If you are convicted of DUI, you will face a license revocation. Our criminal defense attorneys can help you contest a license suspension and work with you to have your license reinstated as soon as possible. We will help you protect your driving privileges and avoid penalties that could lead to difficulties for you and your family.

Reckless Homicide

Reckless homicide is defined as unintentionally killing another person through the irresponsible operation of a vehicle. As you might expect, this offense is often associated with DUI charges in situations where a driver is accused of causing a fatal accident. While reckless homicide is not as serious as a murder charge, a conviction will still have grave implications for your future. If you are found guilty of this crime, you may face two to five years in prison.

Our criminal defense attorneys can represent you in court, using proven strategies to have the charges reduced or dropped. We may be able to analyze the accident to provide a better understanding of who was at fault, or we may question a police officer's assessment of whether you were intoxicated or behaved recklessly.

Drug Charges

Drug trafficking comes with steep penalties in Illinois, and strict minimum sentences will often apply for criminal charges involving controlled substances. However, there are sound defenses that our legal professionals can employ to have drug charges reduced or dropped. For one, all evidence must have been legally obtained. If you were pulled over as a result of profiling, or if a search was performed without obtaining a warrant, the evidence against you may not be admissible, and your case could be thrown out.

In one case, Attorney Stephen M. Komie successfully defended a client who faced drug trafficking charges involving a rental truck. The arresting officers argued that the truck's license plate was obstructed. After investigating the truck and taking photos as evidence, Mr. Komie found this to be plainly false, and because the stop was unlawful, the defendant was ultimately acquitted by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Speak With a Rolling Meadows Criminal Defense Attorney Today

The Rolling Meadows attorneys at Komie and Associates are ready to serve as your advocate in and out of court, and we will handle your case with the attention and care it deserves. To help support your case, we are prepared to seek out expert witnesses for evidence, including medical professionals, forensic accountants, and more. Attorney Stephen M. Komie has 40 years of experience practicing criminal law, with thousands of favorable verdicts secured for his clients. To schedule a free consultation, call 312-263-2800 today or contact us online.