Illinois DUI Laws
Illinois DUI Laws
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Illinois DUI Laws and Conviction Penalties
Find out how Illinois defines "driving under the influence" and the penalties you'll face (fines, jail time, and license suspension) for a first, second, and third DUI conviction.
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Aggravated DUI in Illinois and Conviction Penalties
In Illinois, as in all states, it’s a crime to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. If arrested and convicted for this crime, judges typically apply a set of minimum and maximum sentencing guidelines. When determining the sentence, judges and prosecutors commonly weigh mitigating and aggravating factors.
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Illinois’s Implied Consent Law Requires Drivers to Take an Alcohol or Drug Test
In Illinois, if you get pulled over for a DUI and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse? Implied Consent Illinois law requires you to take a breath, blood, or urine test if you are arrested for a DUI.
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Illinois’s Open Container Laws for Alcohol and Marijuana and Violation Penalties
Illinois’s open container laws generally prohibit consuming or possessing open containers of alcohol or medical marijuana in a motor vehicle. However, alcohol-related open container violations are treated differently than those for medical marijuana. Learn about the details of these laws, including the penalties for a violation