DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Court Penalties And Fines In Illinois
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DUI Court Penalties/Fines In Illinois
Penalties for DUI in Illinois vary depending on the circumstances of the
arrest and conviction. These circumstances may include the driver’s
age, the driver’s BAC level, whether the driver was transporting a child
under age 16, and whether the driver has previous DUI convictions.
Effective June 1, 2008, any DUI offense resulting in felony charges is
classified as Aggravated DUI.
First Conviction
Class A misdemeanor (possible imprisonment of up to 1 year; fines of
up to $2,500); minimum revocation of driving privileges for 1 year (2
years if driver is under age 21); revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any penalties or
fines, mandatory minimum fine of $500 and mandatory minimum 100
hours of community service.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to any
penalties or fines, possible imprisonment of up to 6 months, mandatory
minimum fine of $1,000 and 25 days of community service in a program
benefiting children.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 and involved in a
crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI) -
Class 4 felony (possible imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to
$25,000) - In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions,
mandatory fine of $2,500 and 25 days of community service in a
program benefiting children.
Second Conviction
Class A misdemeanor (possible imprisonment of up to 1 year; fines of
up to $2,500); mandatory minimum imprisonment of 5 days or 240
hours of community service; revocation of driving privileges for a
minimum of 5 years for a second conviction within 20 years; revocation
of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any penalties or
fines, mandatory imprisonment of 2 days and mandatory minimum fine
of $1,250.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 (Aggravated DUI)
- Class 4 felony (possible imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to
$25,000).
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 and involved in a
crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI) -
Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to
$25,000) - In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions,
mandatory fine of $5,000 and 25 days of community service in a
program benefiting children.
Third Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 10 years;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory imprisonment of 90 days and
mandatory minimum fine of $2,500.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Fourth Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Fifth Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class 1 felony (possible imprisonment of 4-15 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Sixth or Subsequent Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class X felony (possible imprisonment of 6-30 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Penalties for DUI in Illinois vary depending on the circumstances of the
arrest and conviction. These circumstances may include the driver’s
age, the driver’s BAC level, whether the driver was transporting a child
under age 16, and whether the driver has previous DUI convictions.
Effective June 1, 2008, any DUI offense resulting in felony charges is
classified as Aggravated DUI.
First Conviction
Class A misdemeanor (possible imprisonment of up to 1 year; fines of
up to $2,500); minimum revocation of driving privileges for 1 year (2
years if driver is under age 21); revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any penalties or
fines, mandatory minimum fine of $500 and mandatory minimum 100
hours of community service.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to any
penalties or fines, possible imprisonment of up to 6 months, mandatory
minimum fine of $1,000 and 25 days of community service in a program
benefiting children.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 and involved in a
crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI) -
Class 4 felony (possible imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to
$25,000) - In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions,
mandatory fine of $2,500 and 25 days of community service in a
program benefiting children.
Second Conviction
Class A misdemeanor (possible imprisonment of up to 1 year; fines of
up to $2,500); mandatory minimum imprisonment of 5 days or 240
hours of community service; revocation of driving privileges for a
minimum of 5 years for a second conviction within 20 years; revocation
of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any penalties or
fines, mandatory imprisonment of 2 days and mandatory minimum fine
of $1,250.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 (Aggravated DUI)
- Class 4 felony (possible imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to
$25,000).
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 and involved in a
crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI) -
Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to
$25,000) - In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions,
mandatory fine of $5,000 and 25 days of community service in a
program benefiting children.
Third Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 10 years;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory imprisonment of 90 days and
mandatory minimum fine of $2,500.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Fourth Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class 2 felony (possible imprisonment of 3-7 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Fifth Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class 1 felony (possible imprisonment of 4-15 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
Sixth or Subsequent Conviction (Aggravated DUI)
Class X felony (possible imprisonment of 6-30 years, fines of up to
$25,000); revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available;
revocation of vehicle registration.
If committed with a BAC of .16 or more - In addition to any other criminal
or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,000.
If committed while transporting a child under age 16 - In addition to
any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of
$25,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefiting
children.
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