Second DUI Offense Lawyer in Chicago
What Happens When You Get A Second DUI in Illinois?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is defined as either having a .08% or greater blood alcohol content (BAC) or being impaired by drugs or alcohol to the extent that your driving is affected. A second DUI charge is especially frightening because of the mandatory minimum sentences and the fact that the cards are stacked against you.
Law enforcement officers can test for DUI by having you submit to a chemical test, either with breath, blood, or urine, or by having you perform a field sobriety test. Even if you pass these tests, an officer can arrest you for drunk driving if he has reason to believe that you are not capable of safely operating a vehicle. A DUI defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Mitch Furman can provide you with experienced and aggressive legal representation.
Second-Offense DUI Penalties in Illinois
A DUI conviction with BAC .08%-.15% may result in the following penalties:
- Minimum 5 days and up to 1 year in jail
- 240 hours of community service
- Driver license suspension for 5 years if the previous DUI conviction was within 20 years
- Vehicle registration suspension
- Fines up to $2,500
A DUI conviction with BAC .16% or greater may result in the following penalties:
- Mandatory minimum 2 days and up to 1 year in jail
- Mandatory minimum fine of $1,250 and up to $2,500
- 240 hours of community service
- Driver license suspension for 5 years if the previous DUI conviction was within 20 years
- Vehicle registration suspension
A DUI conviction with a child under 16 in the vehicle may result in the following penalties:
- Up to 4 years in prison
- Fines up to $25,000
- 240 hours of community service
- Driver license suspension for 5 years if the previous DUI conviction was within 20 years
- Vehicle registration suspension
Get a Chicago Second-Time DUI Lawyer on Your Side
If you were charged with driving under the influence after being in an auto accident, the penalties will increase, especially if there was a child under 16 in the car and the child suffered injuries in the accident.
Call now and get an attorney from the Law Offices of Mitch Furman involved in your case as soon as possible.
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