Hilario Nevarez
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that aggravated driving under the influence charges were filed against a Bolingbrook man accused of his seventh DUI. Hilario Nevarez, 48, appeared in Bond Court this morning where Judge George Bakalis set bond in the amount of $75,000.
It is alleged that on April 17, at approximately 11:48 p.m., a Naperville police officer conducted a traffic stop against Nevarez for speeding and improper lane usage while driving on Route 59. It is alleged that while Nevarez was driving his vehicle, his blood alcohol content was 0.08 or more. It is further alleged that Nevarez was operating his vehicle at a time when his driver’s license was suspended or revoked.
“It is alleged that time and time again, Mr. Nevarez thumbed his nose at the law and continued to drive after he had been drinking,” Berlin said. “He continued to get behind the wheel not only after his first or second DUI, but even after his sixth, as alleged in this case. Every year thousands of lives are needlessly lost to DUI related crashes. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of Mr. Nevarez’s alleged irresponsible, reckless behavior. I would like to thank the Naperville Police Department for their continued efforts in keeping suspected drunk drivers off our streets. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Kristin Johnston for her efforts in securing charges against Mr. Nevarez.”
Nevarez’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 17 in front of Judge Bakalis. The Aggravated Driving Under the Influence charge against Nevarez is a Class X Felony, punishable by up to six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.