What is the look back period in Illinios concerning multiple DUI's?

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   Alan Brinkmeier

   Chicago Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney

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   Answered September 16, 2010 14:31. Your prior DUI never goes off your record. So, this is your second DUI.

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   Wayne E. Brucar

   Wheaton DUI / DWI Attorney

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   Answered September 16, 2010 14:50. Your driving record goes back to the beginning of your license privileges in Illinois. Nothing gets removed with the passage of time. If you have a DUI on your record, ANY subsequent DUI will result in a license revocation. Depending on the number of previous DUIs, there are now mandatory minimum sentences to deal with.
   
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   Salim Sheikh

   Chicago DUI / DWI Attorney

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   Answered September 16, 2010 16:07. As others have mentioned your DUI stays with you for life in Illinois. So any subsequent DUI, no matter how long ago counts. If your first DUI was 20 or more years ago your license suspension period would be 1 year instead of 5 years.
   
   Seek the advice of several DUI attorneys in your locale. Most consults are free.
   
   Good Luck!

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   Ted HarvatinPro

   Springfield DUI / DWI Attorney

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   Answered September 17, 2010 10:15. If you mean the "look back" in terms of being eligible for an MDDP, it's 5 years.

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