IL DUI Arrest: Penalty for First Offense. Summary Suspension. Conviction Results in Revoked License.

Illinois DUI Law

Statutory Summary Suspension
Effective January 1, 2009

First Offense

Failing a Chemical Test

6 month suspension

Eligible for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) with a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) on the 31st day of the suspension

Refusing Chemical Testing

12 month suspension

Eligible for a MDDP on the 31st day of the suspension

Second Offense

Failing a Chemical Test

1 year suspension

Not eligible for a MDDP or a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) otherwise known as a hardship license

Refusing a Chemical Test

3 year suspension

Not eligible for a MDDP (even if the DUI charge is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty) or an RDP otherwise known as a hardship license

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Sentencing

Class A Misdemeanor	Up to 364 days in the county jail and a $2,500 fine (which does not include court costs).
Aggravated DUI (BAC over 0.16)	Additional 100 hours of community service.
Class 4 Felony	From 1 - 3 years in state prison (i.e., the Illinois Department of Corrections) and a fine of up to a $25,000 (which does not include court costs). Offenders can receive probation, as well as a combination of probation with time in the county jail or work release program.
Class 2 Felony	From 2 - 5 years in the state penniteniary (i.e., IDOC) and up to a $25,000 fine. Offenders may receive probation for a 3rd DUI offense but not for a 4th DUI offense.
Class 1 Felony	From 3 - 7 years in IDOC and a $25,000 fine. A Class 1 felony for a 5th DUI is not probationable.
Class X Felony	Between 6 - 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and a $25,000 fine. Class X felony offenses are never probationable. .

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