Illinois DUI Penalties

Attorneys Explain Drunk Driving Consequences in DuPage County

In the State of Illinois, if you are driving under the influence (DUI), with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, or under the influence of other drugs, intoxicating compounds, or any combination of these, you risk criminal charges and stiff penalties.

If you or someone you know is facing the harsh penalties of a DUI charge, the experienced Oak Brook DUI defense attorneys in the law office of Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. can protect your rights and help you avoid the devastation of a conviction. We have successfully defended clients charged with DUI alcohol, DUI drugs, DUI prescription drugs, and a wide range of other traffic violations throughout the Chicago metro area.

DUI Penalties in Illinois

Driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.08%, a THC (cannabis) concentration of more than 5 nanograms per milliliter of whole blood or 10 nanograms per milliliter of another bodily substance, or any controlled substances in your system can cost you your driver's license and a lot of headaches. Depending upon the circumstances of your DUI arrest, you may be subject to any of the following:

• Driver's license suspension or revocation.
• Heavy fines.
• Forfeiture of your vehicle.
• Participation in an alcohol/substance abuse treatment program.
• Community service.
• Incarceration in jail or prison.

For a Class A misdemeanor DUI, the state can impose the following penalties:

• For a first offense - Suspension of vehicle registration and revocation of driver's license for one year.
• For a second offense - A mandatory minimum term of either five days of imprisonment or 240 hours of community service, suspension of vehicle registration, and revocation of driver's license for five years.
• First offender DUI while transporting a child under the age of 16 - An additional six months of imprisonment, an additional mandatory $1,000 fine, and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.
• First offender DUI with BAC of 0.16% - A mandatory minimum of 100 hours of community service and mandatory minimum $500 fine.
• Second DUI with BAC of 0.16% - A mandatory two days in jail and mandatory minimum $1,250 fine.

When you are charged with a DUI under circumstances that involve repeat and felony DUI charges, such as driving with no license or driving on a revoked license, DUI resulting in an accident or injury, DUI resulting in serious bodily harm, or DUI resulting in death, you may face aggravated felony charges. DUI felonies range from Class 4 to Class X with penalties from a five-year license revocation to permanent revocation, 240 hours to 25 days of community service, one to 25 years in jail and up to $25,000 in fines.

Call a DuPage County DUI Defense Lawyer

With decades of experience , the attorneys at Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. have been successful in having DUI charges dismissed or reduced, and in securing more favorable penalties for serious offenders. If you are arrested, contact our Oak Brook, IL DUI defense attorneys right away at 630-472-9700 for a free consultation to discuss your charges. We serve Lombard, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, DuPage County and surrounding areas.