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THE LAW OFFICES OF McCollum Hodgkinson & Nikitas
We defend and win DUI/DWI cases in Waukegan, Lake County & McHenry County.
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Meet our attorneys
Three former prosecutors. 90+ years of combined experience. Working for you.
DAN HODGKINSON
DUI/DWI DEFENSE LAWYER; Former Prosecutor
1,000's of DUI/DWI cases won. President of the Lake County Bar Association.
GREG NIKITAS
DUI/DWI DEFENSE LAWYER; Former Prosecutor
1,000's of DUI/DWI cases won. Former Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee of Lake County.
STEVE MCCOLLUM
DUI/DWI DEFENSE LAWYER; Former Prosecutor
1,000's ofDUI/DWI cases won. Former Chief Deputy, Lake County State's Attorney's Office
Types of DUI/DWI Cases We Handle
in Waukegan, Lake County & McHenry County
UNDER AGE DUI
Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher can face license suspension and fines under the law in addition to other penalties for higher BAC levels.
Zero Tolerance
Applies to drivers under 21 with a BAC between 0.02% and 0.07%, resulting in license suspension and mandatory educational programs.
FIRST TIME DUI
A first-time DWI offense, carrying penalties such as fines, license suspension, and potential jail time, but less severe than repeat offenses.
DWAI-ALCOHOL
Operating a vehicle while impaired by a combination of alcohol and drugs, leading to severe penalties under the law.
FELONY DUI
DUI offense elevated to a felony due to previous convictions or other aggravating circumstances, leading to harsher penalties including longer imprisonment.
DUI WITH BODILY
INJURY
Driving while intoxicated and causing injury to another person results in enhanced charges and severe penalties, including felony charges.
FIRST TIME DUI
First-time DUI offense, carrying penalties such as fines, license suspension, and potential jail time, but less severe than repeat offenses.
DUI WITH REFUSAL
Refusing a chemical test when suspected of DWI, leading to immediate license suspension, fines, and additional penalties beyond those for the DUI charge itself.
HIT & RUN DUI
Leaving the scene of an accident while intoxicated, which results in serious criminal charges including additional penalties for fleeing the scene.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DWAI
Operating a vehicle while impaired by a combination of alcohol and drugs, leading to severe penalties under the law.
DRIVING WHILE ABILITY
IMPAIRED BY DRUGS
Operating a vehicle with a BAC between 0.05% and 0.07%, or while impaired by drugs, resulting in penalties less severe than DUI.
VEHICULAR ASSAULT / HOMICIDE
Causing serious physical injury while driving under the influence, classified as a Class D felony with severe penalties.
AGGRAVATED DWI
Charged when a driver has a BAC of 0.18% or higher, leading to harsher penalties than standard DWI.
MULTIPLE OFFENSE DUI
A repeat DUI within ten years results in harsher penalties, including longer license suspension, higher fines, and possible imprisonment.
CHEMICAL REFUSAL
Refusing to take a chemical test when suspected of DUI, resulting in immediate license suspension and potential additional penalties.
ALL DUI AND DWI CASES
Causing death while driving under the influence is a severe felony with substantial prison time and fines.
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