Prior DUI Convictions
Driving under the influence is not something prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement officials take lightly in Chicago. The penalties for DUI convictions are serious. People with prior convictions face mandatory time in jail, license suspension for up to three years, maximum fines of up to $25,000, many hours of community service, possible license revocation and more. While a first offender may be eligible for the relatively gentle sentence of supervision (a non-conviction), when a person commits a second, third, fourth, or even fifth DUI, he or she faces an enhanced set of penalties that are much harsher than a first-time DUI.
2nd DUI Conviction:
- Misdemeanor charges
- 0-12 months in jail or prison
- Fines up to $2,500
- Breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) must be installed in the vehicle
- 5 year license suspension or revocation
- Driver may be able to obtain a restricted driving permit (RDP) after 1 year revocation
- 240 hours of community service
3rd DUI Conviction:
- Felony charges (class 2)
- 3-7 years in jail or prison
- Mandatory 10 days in jail or 480 hours of community service
- Fines up to $25,000
- 10 year license suspension or revocation
- Driver may be able to obtain a restricted driving permit (RDP) after 1 year revocation
- BAIID may be installed in the vehicle
4th DUI Conviction:
- Felony charges (class 2)
- 3-7 years in jail or prison
- Fines up to $25,000
- Lifetime loss of driving privileges
- Not eligible for a restricted driving permit
5th DUI Conviction:
- Felony charges (class 1)
- 4-15 years in jail or prison
- Fines up to $25,000
- Lifetime loss of driving privileges
- Not eligible for a restricted driving permit
6th or Subsequent DUI Conviction:
- Felony charges
- 6-30 year in jail or prison
- Fines up to $25,000
- Lifetime loss of driving privileges
- Not eligible for a restricted driving permit
Call a DUI attorney in Chicago Illinois today
As you can see, the penalties become more severe as the number of DUI convictions increase. Do not leave yourself vulnerable to these penalties. Fagan, Fagan & Davis lawyers have a great deal of experience defending people with prior DUI convictions on their records, and understand what is at stake in these types of cases. Call now.
