Genoa DUI Attorney

In Illinois, Driving Under the Influence is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or intoxicating compounds and methamphetamine. If you are driving your vehicle in Genoa, Illinois you will be legally considered to be under the influence if you have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or more, used any illegal substance, or is impaired by medication. Your BAC is based on the ratio of alcohol to blood or breath. However, an individual with a BAC between .05 and .08 may be convicted of DUI if additional evidence determines that the driver was impaired. In 1997, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to lower the illegal BAC limit from .10 to .08. Illinois was the 15th state to impose such a change. For further information, contact your Genoa DUI Attorney.