Arrest For Owi In Chicago
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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.
Drunk driving suspects can expect to spend at least two hours answering questions, being fingerprinted and photographed, and submitting to chemical testing of the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). A driver could spend a few hours before they are released, or it may take up to a few days.
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.
Illinois DUI Laws and Penalties Chart DUI OFFENSEFIRSTSECOND Jail / Imprisonment 1-364 Days 1-364 days - min. of 5 days in jail or 240 hrs. comm. service (c)(2) Periodic Imprisonment Up to 12 months Up to 12 months Supervision Up to 2 years None Conditional Discharge Up to 2 years Up to 2 years4 more rows
Whether you refused to take the breath test or blew over the legal limit, your driver's license will automatically be suspended on the 46th day following the notice of suspension, which may be the day of your arrest.
DUI Conviction Penalties for Adults Minimum of one-year loss of full driving privileges. Possible imprisonment for up to one year. Maximum fine of $2,500. .160 BAC and above mandatory minimum fine of $500.00 and 100 hours of community service.
