Illinois DUI Penalties 2008-2009

Here are the criminal penalties that a driver faces if arrested for Illinois driving under the influence of alcohol.

First DUI Arrest - Laws and Penalties

First Offense * Class A Misdemeanor * Court Supervision up to 2 years * DUI Tech Fee $500.00 * Fines of 0-2,500.00 * BAC > .16 or greater o Mandatory 100 hours community service o Mandatory Minimum fine of $500.00 There are more factors that can change the sentence - ALWAYS consult a DUI Attorney!

Second DUI Arrest - Laws and Penalties

Second Offense * Class A Misdemeanor * No Court Supervision - Mandatory Conviction * Revocation of Driving Privileges * Mandatory 5 days jail or 240 hours community service * DUI technology Fee of $1,000.00 * Fines of up to $2,500.00 There are more factors that can change the sentence - ALWAYS consult a DUI Attorney!

Third DUI Arrest - Laws and Penalties

Third Offense * Class 2 Felony * 3-7 years imprisonment or * Probation up to 48 months, and * Mandatory minimum 10 days jail or 480 hours community service * DUI Tech fee $1,000.00 * Fines up to max $25,000.00 * If BAC > .16 o Mandatory 90 days jail and o Mandatory minimum fine of $2500.00 There are more factors that can change the sentence - ALWAYS consult a DUI Attorney!

Fourth DUI Arrest - Laws and Penalties

Fourth Offense * Class 2 Felony non-probationable * 3-7 years imprisonment and * DUI Tech fee $1,000.00 * Maximum fine of $25,000.00 * If BAC > .16 o Mandatory Minimum fine is $5,000.00 There are more factors that can change the sentence - ALWAYS consult a DUI Attorney!