If you are charged with a second offense DUI in Illinois, the stakes are considerably higher. You face a mandatory 1 year license loss, significant fines, and a real risk of jail time.
Will the Illinois legislature’s increased push to punish drunk drivers, it could be even harder to get a fair deal in court from the prosecutors. You need a top Illinois DUI defense attorney fighting on your side. This is not a charge to take lightly.
Please contact us as soon as possible for our free DUI case evaluation and legal consultation. We’ll go over all the facts in your case, and discuss your best options to fight the charges, and what you are likely to face if you plead or are found guilty.
The consultation is free, and there is no obligation. Our attorneys know Illinois DUI laws backwards and forwards, and have the experience and knowledge to get you the best outcome possible. Call us today, or fill out the form and we’ll have our local attorney’s office get back to you.
Illinois Second Offense DUI – Penalties
The minimum sentence for a 2nd offense DUI charge under Illinois law is a Class A Misdemeanor. It can result in penalties of:
- up to 364 days in jail, mandatory minimum 5 days (or 30 days community service)
- fines up to $2500
- Loss of driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months
- After 1 year license loss, eligible for breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID program), required for up to 4 additional years.
- Required alcohol addiction & treatment programs
- significant increases in your auto insurance rates
Illinois Third Offense DUI – Penalties
The minimum sentence for a 3rd offense DUI /DWI Drunk Driving is a Class 2 Felony Offense. Penalties for a third offense DUI conviction are as follows:
- 2 to 7 years jail, mandatory minimum 10 days (or 60 days community service)
- fines up to $2500
- Loss of driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months
- After 1 year license loss, eligible for breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID program), required for 10 years to life