Posting Bail For Dui In Illinois
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Best Case. If you have been pulled over for allegedly driving under the influence, the best-case scenario you could hope for is that the officer(s) failed to gather enough evidence against you or made procedural, technical, or constitutional mistakes before, during or following your arrest.
Increased Costs for Subsequent Offenses DUI bail in Illinois varies based on the offense severity and if it's a first or subsequent offense. First-time DUI bail ranges from $100-$500, but for second or third offenses, it can increase significantly. Depending on your case, bail can range from $2,500-$25,000.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Jail – Jail time is possible, even for first-time offenders. For a first offense, it may only be one to two nights in jail, but under the law, up to one year jail is possible. However, depending on the factors of the DUI, you may be required to submit to court supervision, community service, and more.
The best case scenario is a dismissal. There are many criminal defense attorneys out there, but only a handful who really concentrate on DUI. As a certified instructor on the standardized Field sobriety tests I can tell you that there are many issues to look at in any DUI case. Every case is defensible.
First DUI OffenseTypically, under Illinois law, a DUI first offense is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries up to one-year in the county jail and a maximum fine of up to $2,500.00 plus court costs.
Finally, driving under the influence case can be dismissed by a judge or a jury after a jury trial in a bench trial. This kind of “dismissal” is known as an “acquittal.” An acquittal occurs when a person accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is found “not guilty” of the DUI criminal offense.
A bond cannot be reduced if the prosecutor is not willing and the judge rules in their favor. However, without an attorney now, she can submit a request to the judge. It is called A Motion to Request Reduced Bond. If she is on her own, she can just write it in letter form.
