Teenager Pleads Not Guilty to DUI

A Wilmette, Illinois teenager who was charged in a hit-and-run accident that left another seriously injured has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. Erin Hughes previously told officers that she smoked marijuana before she struck the other girl. The blood test she took later confirmed that marijuana was in her system. However, Hughes has entered a not guilty plea to the DUI charges in which she left the other girl suffering from a brain injury.        

Driving under the influence arrests are serious and can change a person's life if they are found guilty. If you are facing a DUI charge then you will need help resolving this issue because it can be a complicated process. A DUI accident attorney can help you fight to protect your rights and make sure that you receive the best possible outcome for your case.

If you are charged with driving under the influence, you may have to deal with jail time, heavy fines, community service, alcohol education classes and other consequences. These will have a huge affect on your life, but with the help of a DUI lawyer, you can work to lessen these consequences so that you can move forward with your life. Take some time to contact a drunk driving lawyer today to begin discussing the details of your case.