Many people charged with a first DUI offense in Illinois have never been in trouble with the law before. Often these people have many rights and defenses that they are not even aware of. “got DUI” attorneys in Chicago, Illinois, offer a valuable free initial consultation to discuss the facts of a DUI case and the possible defenses thereto. Chicago Got DUI defense attorneys will further discuss the court and DMV procedures involved in an Illinois DUI case.

In first offense DUI cases, got DUI attorneys usually make all of the required court and DMV hearing appearances on behalf of their clients. They keep their clients up to date as to what is happening concerning their DUI court case and DMV hearing.

The possible punishments and consequences of a first DUI in Illinois are summarized below.

Class A misdemeanor (possible imprisonment of up to 1 year; fines of up to $2,500); minimum revocation of driving privileges for 1 year (2 years if driver is under age 21); suspension of vehicle registration.

If committed with BAC of .16 or more—In addition to any penalties or fines, mandatory minimum fine of $500 and mandatory minimum hours of community service.

If committed while transporting a child under age 16—In addition to any penalties or fines, possible imprisonment of up to 6 months, mandatory minimum fine of $1,000 and 25 days of community service in a program benefitting children.

30 months probation with mandatory minimum 10 days in jail or 480 hours community service.

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