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  • Drinking under the influence of alcohol can have life threatening or even deadly results. In the state of Illinois, driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent can have unyielding consequences.

    First Offense

    First offense penalties include up to 1 year in jail, fines up to $1,000, minimum 1 year license and registration suspension and possible community service hours.

    Second Offense

    Second offenses for DUI result in higher penalties and longer jail sentences including up to 1 year in jail ; 48 hours are mandatory. In some cases 10 days of community service can be substituted for jail time. Additionally, drivers may be penalized up to $1,000 in fines, license suspension for a minimum of 3 years and vehicle registration suspension.

    Third Offense

    A third offense can result in 3 to 7 years in jail for a Class 4 felony, up to $10,000 in fines, vehicle registration suspension and a minimum of 6 years license suspension.

    Minors

    The state of Illinois has a zero tolerance for underage drinking. Drivers under the age of 21 convicted of DUI may lose their driving privileges for a minimum of 2 years for a first offense.

    Variations

    DUI penalties may vary depending on certain circumstances including the age of the driver, whether children were present in the vehicle and whether or not the driver has previous DUI offenses. Additional fines and jail time may result if a child under the age of 16 is in the vehicle when the offense occurs or if the drivers BAC is over .16.

    Source:

    DUI Laws In Illinois

    Illinois State Police

    More Information:

    IL DUI Law

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