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In this article, we will review the penalties for receiving a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in the state of Illinois.
December 2, 2024
In Illinois, DUI checkpoints are legal, and while you must stop, you can refuse to answer extra questions or perform field sobriety tests. However, refusal may result in further investigation or consequences, including possible license suspension.
September 18, 2024
If you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI, it is important to know your rights and the ramifications of your actions. The purpose of this article is to assist you in making decisions that will put you in the best possible position in the event of a DUI.
Penalties For First-Offense DUIS
The Illinois Vehicle Code (623 ILCS 5/1-100, et seq.) requires the Illinois Secretary of State to revoke the driver’s license of anyone convicted of a DUI for a minimum of one year.
First-offense DUIs are a Class A misdemeanor for which punishment can be imprisonment for up to 364 days or a fine up to $2,500.00. In addition, if you are convicted of a DUI or receive a summary license suspension, your insurance company is likely to cancel your insurance policy, and your future insurance rates will be significantly increased.
You can read about statutory summary suspension as well as what happens if this is not your first offense here:
September 5, 2024
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