Illinois DUI Penalties

The consequences of being arrested for DUI vary based on several factors, including the driver’s age, the results of blood alcohol testing (or the refusal to submit to blood alcohol testing), prior offenses and the circumstances of the traffic stop.

The state of Illinois does have guidelines for DUI penalties based on the number of prior DUI convictions in any individual’s case. Those penalties are as follows:

First conviction

• loss of license for a minimum of 1 year
• fines of up to $2,500
• a jail sentence of up to one year

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