2008-2009 Illinois DUI Penalties Chart
(For offenses after June 1, 2008)

First Offense

• Class A Misdemeanor
• Court Supervision up to 2 years
• DUI Tech Fee $500.00
• Fines of 0-2,500.00
• BAC > .16 or greater
  • • Mandatory 100 hours community service
    • Mandatory Minimum fine of $500.00
• Passenger <  under16 years old
  • • Subject to 6 months jail or 25 days community service in a program benefitting children
    • Mandatory minimum $1000 fine
    • Up to maximum fine of $2,500.00
    • If Bodily Harm to Passenger under 16,
      • Class 4 felony, min $2,500.00 to max $25,000.00 plus 25 days community service in a program benefitting children and

Illinois DUI law is complex, and an experienced Illinois DUI lawyer should handle your defense. While DUI law is consistent throughout the state of Illinois, each county court may have different rules for DUI or drunk driving case procedures. A Chicago DUI case, or any Cook County DUI case, can proceed differently than a DUI in Lake county or DuPage county. Suspended drivers license issues are also handled differently. Missing the subtle differences can mean missing opportunities to protect you and your driver’s license.