Aggressive trial advocacy designed to dismantle the prosecution's allegations, protect your rights, and preserve your record.
A criminal charge or conviction can alter your life forever, creating permanent barriers to employment, housing, and personal freedoms. From initial arrest through trial, attorney Blaise Rogers provides strategic, evidence-backed representation designed to protect your liberty.
We represent clients in a broad range of felony and misdemeanor charges across Illinois and Iowa, appearing regularly in county courts to challenge unlawful searches, inadmissible statements, and flawed evidence.
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) arrest is not a simple traffic ticket. It is a serious criminal allegation initiating a dual threat: the automatic administrative suspension of your driver’s license and the threat of severe criminal penalties, including mandatory high fines, community service, and jail time.
Understanding Legal BAC Impairment Thresholds:
• Non-Commercial Drivers (21+): Legally impaired at 0.08% BAC or higher.
• Commercial Drivers (CDL Holders): Subject to strict federal guidelines at 0.04% BAC or higher.
• Underage Drivers (Under 21): Subject to Illinois' strict "Zero Tolerance" laws—any trace of alcohol will trigger an immediate license suspension.
We don't accept the prosecution’s police reports at face value. At Blaise Rogers Law, we systematically reconstruct your arrest, investigating critical compliance points:
The table below outlines the basic statutory penalties for non-commercial DUI charges in the State of Illinois. Penalties escalate severely for high-BAC results, accidents involving injury, or driving with minor passengers.
| Offense Level | Jail Time Limit | License Summary Impact | Mandatory Minimum Fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI Offense | Up to 365 Days | 1-Year Suspension | Minimum $500 (Up to $2,500) |
| 2nd DUI Offense | Min. 5 Days (or 240 hrs Community Service) | Minimum 5-Year Revocation | Minimum $1,250 (Up to $2,500) |
| 3rd DUI Offense (Class 2 Felony) | 3 to 7 Years in IDOC | Minimum 10-Year Revocation | Minimum $2,500 (Up to $25,000) |
Blaise Rogers brings the competitive drive from his Monmouth College basketball years to trial. We prepare every single defense file as if it is heading to jury trial, forcing the prosecution to prove every single element.