Illinois DUI Laws

The Law Office of Steven W. Perbix strives to provide as much information as we can to our clients about all of their legal issues. We believe that you deserve to have your legal situation explained in a detailed and easy-to-understand manner so that you can make important decisions about your case.

To maintain that initiative, we have devoted this page to DUI laws in Illinois and how they affect your arrest, charges, and defense. Read on to learn more about Illinois DUI and your legal options.

What happens after a DUI arrest in Illinois?

An arrest for Illinois DUI is really just the beginning of your interaction with the criminal justice system. Most people think their charges are fairly straightforward—one arrest, one DUI charge—but many are surprised to find out a DUI in Illinois triggers two criminal procedures:

• A court case where the accused will stand trial and face sentencing consequences

  • Incarceration

  • Fines

  • Revoked license

  • Substance abuse counseling

  • Driver education courses

  • Community service

• An administrative driver’s license suspension

It is important to act quickly after an arrest if preserving your driver’s license is a priority. Talk to your lawyer right away about requesting a hearing to increase your chances of securing the right to drive.

Things you need to know about your charges

All states have a different manner of handling the crime of DUI. Illinois DUI is governed by its own unique rules that are similar to other states but yet specific to Illinois. To go along with that, every county, district, city, and township has their own judicial views and handles the crime accordingly.

We seek to be transparent and forthcoming about some of the more complicated aspects of your charges. The following are some things we think everyone should know about an Illinois DUI:

• Only 1st time offenders are eligible for judicial driving permits.

• Those arrested for DUI do not have the right to consult their attorney before deciding to submit to a blood test.

• If your blood alcohol level is between .05 and .08 you can still be charged with a DUI.

• Refusal of a blood alcohol test triggers an automatic driver’s license suspension.

Contact our firm to get the specifics on these features of DUI laws in Illinois, or talk to us about the best way to defend your case.

Call (866) 823-5688 for help with DUI laws in Illinois.