Two men allegedly got into a fist fight following a crash in Chicago's western suburbs and one of the drivers was charged with a DUI, Suburban Life Publications reported. Bartlett Police responded to the crash; which occurred on Lake Street in the early morning of Feb. 4, according to reporters.
While 21-year-old Brandon P. Rodriguez faces charges that likely will require the services of a criminal attorney, 23-year-old Christopher M. Suderski faces misdemeanor DUI charges and might want to contact an Illinois DUI lawyer.
According to the police report cited in the article, Mr. Suderski was driving his Chrysler PT Cruiser when he slammed into the rear of the Hyundai SUV driven by Mr. Rodriguez. Mr. Rodiguez was stopped at a red light. Mr. Rodriguez reportedly got out of his car and confronted Mr. Suderski, and started punching him in the face and chest several times.
Two commercial drivers then came to Mr. Suderski's aid, according to the article.
No mention was made as to whether Mr. Rodriguez suffered injuries from the rear-end collision, however Mr. Suderski was taken to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates for unspecified injuries from the alleged battery. Both men were released on $1,000 recognizance bonds and are scheduled to appear in court on March 23.
A recognizance bond, often referred to as being released "on one's own recognizance," is granted when it is determined that the crime is not serious enough to warrant custody or a cash bond, according to FindLaw. No bail money is collected and the suspect promises in writing to appear at his or her court dates.
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DUI - Booking & Bail (FindLaw)
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What to Expect From a DUI Arrest (FindLaw)
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Directory of Chicago DUI Attorneys (FindLaw)
