Arlington Heights DUI Penalties Lawyer

Schaumburg Criminal Defense Lawyer for DUI Charges

After being arrested for DUI in Illinois, it is natural to be concerned about the possible penalties you face, if you plead guilty or are convicted by a jury. At the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley in Arlington Heights, we talk to people every day who are facing DWI charges for the first time in their lives, or have been arrested before. Below is a brief outline of the possible penalties you face under Illinois law.

Of course, these penalties are the maximum you face. Our firm works aggressively with the prosecutor to find alternatives to a DUI conviction or worst case penalties. No matter what you may have heard about DUI charges, don't assume anything. Contact us for a free consultation to evaluate the circumstances of your case.

Illinois Rules of the Road Are Tough on DUI. Call Us if You Have Been Charged.

(Note: All penalties listed below increase significantly if you were with a minor under the age of 16 in your car at the time of the arrest.)

One year jail, $2,500 fine, one year DL suspension, one year car interlock, 100 hours service, suspended vehicle registration

One year jail, five days or 240 hours service mandatory, $2,500 fine, minimum five years DL suspension, suspended registration

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office publishes the following information and penalties for DUI in its publication, Illinois 2011 DUI Fact Book*:

Any DUI offense resulting in felony charges is classified as aggravated DUI. Any 
mandatory term of imprisonment or community service is not subject to suspension 
or reduction. Any person sentenced to probation or conditional discharge also must 
serve a minimum 480 hours of community service or 10 days imprisonment.

• Revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 10 years; suspension of vehicle registration
• If committed with BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or 
  administrative sanctions, mandatory imprisonment of 90 days and mandatory 
  minimum fine of $2,500.
• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other 
  criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of 
  community service in a program benefiting children.

• Revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; 
  suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

• Revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; 
  suspension of vehicle registration
• If committed with a BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

• Class X felony; revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; 
  suspension of vehicle registration
• If committed with a BAC of .16 or more — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
• If committed while transporting a child under age 16 — In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting children.

Contact a Arlington Heights DUI Defense Attorney Today

Learn more about Illinois DUI penalties. The right attorney will make a difference in the outcome of your case. From our office in Arlington Heights, the Law Offices of Donald J. Cosley represents clients in Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg and Palatine, and communities throughout the greater metropolitan Chicago area. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Arlington Heights DUI defense attorney today by calling 847-253-3100.

*http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a118.pdf