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Illinois DUI Penalties

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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offense in the state of Illinois. With each subsequent conviction, the penalties will compound until the offense is considered a felony. Other aggravating circumstances, such as serious bodily injury or a high BAC, can also result in a felony DUI conviction. Smith Ortiz P.C. serves to defend individuals from the penalties resulting from wrongful DUI charges. Our attorneys can fight your charges based on an unlawful police stop, police misconduct, a faulty breath test reading, and more. Read below to learn what penalties you could be facing for your DUI before you contact our offices to schedule your free initial consultation.

Multiple DUI Charges in Chicago

First DUI Conviction

  • Class A misdemeanor
  • Maximum fine of $2,500
  • Possible jail sentence of up to 1 year
  • License suspension for 1 year
  • Suspension of vehicle registration

Second DUI Conviction

  • Class A misdemeanor
  • Maximum fine of $2,500
  • Minimum 5 days to one year of imprisonment or 240 hours of community service
  • License suspension for 5 years
  • Suspension of vehicle registration

Third DUI Conviction

  • Aggravated DUI; Class 2 felony
  • Maximum fine of $25,000
  • Possible state prison sentence of 1 - 3 years
  • Minimum license suspension of 10 years
  • Suspension of vehicle registration

Fourth DUI Conviction

  • Aggravated DUI; Class 2 felony
  • Maximum fine of $25,000
  • Possible state prison sentence of 1 - 3 years
  • Lifetime license revocation
  • Suspension of vehicle registration

Fifth DUI Conviction

  • Aggravated DUI; Class 1 felony
  • Maximum fine of $25,000
  • Possible state prison sentence of 4 - 15 years
  • Lifetime license suspension
  • Suspension of vehicle registration

Sixth or Subsequent Conviction

  • Aggravated DUI; Class X felony
  • Maximum fine of $25,000
  • Possible state prison sentence of 6 - 30 years
  • Lifetime license revocation
  • Suspension of vehicle registration

Fighting DUI Charges

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, be sure to speak with a criminal lawyer from Smith Ortiz P.C. right away. We will examine your police stop and arrest in detail to uncover and preserve valuable evidence in your defense. Your arresting officer may have hand no grounds to pull you over in the first place or to make a lawful DUI arrest. The sooner you contact our offices, the better our chances will be of building a strong defense on your behalf.

Contact Our Firm Today for a Free Consultation

At Smith Ortiz P.C., we offer a free initial consultation for each of our clients. This way, you can be confident that an attorney from our firm is the best decision for your criminal defense case. Along with DUI, we also defend clients facing charges of drug crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes. Contact us today to speak with a lawyer who can help!