DUI Penalties in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago DUI Attorneys

DUI in Illinois, in its least severe form, is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable by up to $2500 in fines and up to 364 days in jail. In some cases, felony criminal charges may apply. An Illinois DUI conviction will automatically revoke your driver’s license. Revocation means permanent loss of privileges until the Secretary of State of Illinois decides otherwise. In most cases, a DUI arrest results in a summary driver’s license suspension for a minimum of six to twelve months. However, a capable Chicago DUI attorney like those found at Fagan, Fagan & Davis can help protect your license and your freedom.

Types of DUI Penalties:

The following are some of the types of criminal penalties which may be imposed by the court following a Chicago, Illinois DUI conviction:

Imprisonment
Fines
License suspension or revocation
Court fees and costs
License reinstatement fees
Community service
Ignition interlock device installation
Probation, Conditional Discharge or Court Supervision

Determining Potential Illinois DUI Penalties:

Specific penalties may vary depending upon a number of factors:

The driver’s blood alcohol concentration
Whether the driver has any prior DUI convictions on his or her record
The amount of time since any prior DUI conviction
Whether the driver refused or failed breath or blood testing
The age of the driver
Whether the driver has a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
If a minor was in the vehicle with the driver at the time of the DUI arrest
If the driver caused an auto accident which resulted in injury, property damage or death

Consult a Chicago DUI Lawyer

The right defense lawyer can dramatically decrease the potential penalties that you may face for a Chicago DUI conviction. If involved early enough in the process and by effectively defending your charges, a lawyer can help you avoid a conviction altogether and may even be able to secure a dismissal of all charges. By conducting a careful review of your particular case, an attorney at Fagan, Fagan & Davis can determine exactly what we can do to help you. Our attorneys have over 100 years of collective legal experience and offer a free consultation to discuss your legal matter.

Contact a Chicago DUI attorney at Fagan, Fagan & Davis today.