An arrest for DUI in Illinois is a serious offense. A conviction for DUI in Illinois will permanently remain on your driving record. You may lose your driving privileges and be fined, ordered to perform community service, or even imprisoned. This is why it is important that you hire an experienced DUI lawyer to represent you even before your first court date.
In general, a DUI conviction in Illinois is punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and up to $2500 in fines. Additionally, you may lose your driver's license for 1 year. If you cause an accident, or are driving on a suspended license at the time of your DUI arrest, the DUI charges against you can be up-graded to a felony at your first court date. In fact, depending on the circumstances and your prior history, you can even be charged with a Class X felony, which carries a possible 6-30 years imprisonment. A DUI conviction can have a long lasting affect on your employment, your driving record, and your freedom. It is important that you take these charges seriously. Needless to say, it is important that you hire an experienced DUI lawyer if you have been arrested for a DUI in Illinois.
Our DUI lawyers have fought hundreds of DUI cases in Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, and throughout Illinois. We have represented clients charged with misdemeanor, first time DUIs as well as clients charged with aggravated DUI and felony DUI. It is very important that work on your DUI arrest began immediately so that we can fight these serious DUI charges.
Here are some facts you should know about DUI arrests in Illinois.