Aggressive and Experienced DUI Representation
If you are charged with a DUI or other criminal offenses near Decatur, Illinois, the lawyers at Fombelle & Fombelle, LLP, use our years of experience and diverse legal backgrounds to mount an aggressive defense for you. Contact us at 800-243-2925 or complete our online form for more information.
Clinton DUI Attorney
The majority of our practice is devoted to DUI defense. Some of the areas of DUI law we concentrate in include:
- Field sobriety tests: These tests must be carried out following specific procedures in a prescribed manner and taking only certain factors into consideration. When they are not conducted properly, it provides an excellent defense to a DUI. This is particularly true for many citizens with common physical or medical issues. For example: back, leg, neck, vision or inner ear disorders or conditions can unfairly and adversely affect one's ability to perform these roadside balance challenges, which could easily yield a charge of DUI for an innocent person.
- DUI Breathalyzer and blood tests: There is an enormous amount of scientific evidence that is used in DUI cases. We have years of experience analyzing this evidence and using it for our clients' benefit. Contrary to popular opinion, most breath test devices used across Illinois do not actually measure alcohol specifically. Instead, they measure a change in electrical current based on a tiny sample of potentially contaminated breath. Despite this fact, many prosecutions are conducted using these potentially flawed tests.
- Driver's license suspensions and revocations: In most cases, Illinois automatically suspends driver's licenses if you are arrested for a DUI, even if it is your first offense. We help our clients challenge appeal their suspensions and try to keep driving privileges intact whenever possible.
- Second or subsequent DUIs: The consequences for getting more than one DUI can be extremely harsh. As such, it is vital that you have a lawyer who understands all the various aspects complexities of DUI law. Those charged with repeat DUI offenses face dramatically enhanced punishment and collateral consequences to a DUI charge — license revocation, prison, jail, fines, fees, assessments and costs to name just a few. Because of the potential loss of employment and loss of freedom, we have to investigate every opportunity to win a repeat offender DUI charge.
Decatur Defense Attorney
In addition to DUIs, we also represent our clients in cases involving:
- Felony and misdemeanor criminal defense: No matter the severity of the charges our clients face, we passionately defend their interests.
- Domestic battery: Understanding all of the rules imposed by a restraining order can be difficult. We offer our clients advice from a former prosecutor who can explain all of these rules as well as advising our clients on how to defend charges of domestic battery, unlawful restraint, assault, interfering with reporting domestic battery and others.
- Juvenile defense: Children under 17 are usually tried in juvenile court, which is a preferable option to being tried in criminal court. In addition to being a former prosecutor, Maya Fombelle has vast experience as the former Macon County guardian ad litem for children involved in juvenile issues. Her knowledge and understanding of the juvenile court system is vital in defending our clients petitioned into juvenile court. However, in certain circumstances, children as young as 15 can be tried as adults.
- Drug crimes: It is vital to investigate if the police and prosecutor have properly followed the required procedure in drug cases. Issues regarding pre-trial search and seizure laws are often the best defense to a drug charge. Improper entry into the home, or improper traffic stops can be used to prevent the state from admitting drug evidence. Also, ensuring proper handling and disclosure relating to laboratory analysis is likewise an important aspect of defending drug possession crimes.
- Traffic tickets: Traffic tickets can affect your driving privileges and even your insurance premiums. We can help by advising and defending clients with traffic tickets. Serious traffic cases like leaving the scene, driving while suspended, driving while revoked and reckless driving can result in very serious complications to a client's ability to drive. Schedule an appointment (free consultation) to see how we can help you.
Contact the Firm
At Fombelle and Fombelle, LLP, our 40-plus years of combined criminal law experience allow us to analyze your case and explain your options. Contact us at 800-243-2925 to set up a free initial consultation. We have an answering service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we respond to all messages promptly
