Bloomington DUI Lawyers

Bloomington Attorney

Chris Gramm: DUI law in Illinois is complex. A DUI can be a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a maximum $2,500 fine and 364 days in jail for first time offenders with no aggravating factors. Or, for multiple offenders or those with aggravating factors such as a fatal accident, felony charges may be filed. Persons charged with DUI can also face suspension or revocation of their driving privileges.
Johnson Law Group: The crime of drunk driving is generally defined in two ways: (1) having a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the limit set by law, or (2) driving under the influence of alcohol. To find a person guilty under the first definition, a jury must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the person's BAC exceeded a certain amount. In most states the legal limit is .08 percent. Therefore, if it is proved that the person's BAC at the time of the incident was .08 percent or greater, he or she can be convicted of drunk driving, regardless of how much alcohol was actually consumed.
Alan Novick: Driving While Under The Influence (DUI) Due to the heightened scrutiny American society has placed on people who drive while under the influence, it is not difficult to pick up a charge of drunk driving. Not everyone who has a drink or two who then drives a motor vehicle is guilty of this offense. The Illinois Secretary of State has strict rules when a repeat offender requests a restricted drivers permits or driver's license reinstatement.

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Capps & Associates: The legal limit in Illinois is .08. A first-time offender will ordinarily be given an opportunity for court supervision, which does not count as a conviction, and will not result in revocation of driving privileges. However, any conviction does mean the indefinite revocation of a defendant's driver's license, so these cases should be taken seriously. Multiple convictions for DUI can result in felony charges and even a term of imprisonment. In the final analysis, there is often little incentive to plead guilty to anything but a first DUI, because any conviction will result in not only the punishment of the law, but also the indefinite revocation of driving privileges.