Legal Question in DUI Law in Illinois

Can you be charged with DUI based on someone else's statement. there was a minor fender bender in an apartment building parking lot with 2 tenants (private prop). they exchanged information. the accused went home but the accuser called police. the accuser stated the accused "appeared" intoxicated. the police didn't contact the accused and did not speak to them even though accused was at home. The accused did not know police were there. there were no tests just the word of the person explaining the fender bender to police. can the police come back and charge with DUI? For the record the accused was not intoxicated but it a he said/she said case.


Asked on 10/30/15, 12:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Yes the defendant can be charged. But, an attorney may be able to defend that charge. I handle such cases. Feel free to contact me directly.

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Answered on 10/31/15, 2:51 pm


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