Motorcycles and DUI

The law in Illinois is clear when it comes to driving under the influence, or DUI — any blood alcohol content (BAC) above .08 is considered a violation. It may not surprise you to learn that riding a motorcycle under the influence is considered especially dangerous given the lack of a shock-absorbing superstructure and frequent inability of motorists to spot a motorcycle in time. That said, if you have been charged with a DUI while on a motorcycle here in Chicago, you have plenty of recourse at your fingertips.

Know the Dangers

Motorcycle accidents are on the rise in Illinois, up 22 percent from 2007 to 2008, and increasing over the last 11 years in a row. Although much of the increase can be attributed to a rise in traffic generally, the fact remains that people who ride are in greater danger than ever before. Add in a public that is ready to convict in a heartbeat for anything that seems like a DUI, and you have what amounts to a hostile court system. Good defense in court requires that you work with professional motorcycle DUI attorneys for this reason.

Defend Yourself Against a Motorcycle DUI

What are the possible lines of defense you can mount to beat or reduce a DUI sentence? The most frequent defense rests on sound science, namely that BAC-measuring devices rarely work with any kind of consistency. Add in the possibility of motorist negligence, adverse conditions and the rider's own medical history and complications, and cases that might seem open-and-shut suddenly become far more nuanced. If you want to seek and attain the best possible defense, you need to work with people who understand this system.

We Offer Better Help

Here at Klest Injury Law Firm, we offer just such a standard of representation. We have been defending motorcycle DUI charges for over two decades here in Chicago and throughout Illinois, and today we offer one of the most comprehensive approaches to this litigation anywhere in the state. If you have been slapped with a DUI charge and want to ally yourself with an effective ally in court, please call use our contact form or call us at 866-264-7639 today.

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