Chicago Second DUI Offense Attorney
Are You Facing a Second DUI Charge in Chicago?
Driving under the influence (DUI) is defined as either having a .08% or greater blood alcohol content (BAC) or being impaired by drugs or alcohol to the extent that your driving is affected. Law enforcement officers can test for DUI by having you submit to a chemical test, either with breath, blood, or urine, or by having you perform a field sobriety test. Even if you pass these tests, an officer can arrest you for drunk driving if he has reason to believe that you are not capable of safely operating a vehicle.
A second DUI charge is especially frightening because of the mandatory minimum sentences and the fact that the cards are stacked against you. A Chicago DUI defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Mitch Furman & Associates can provide you with experienced and aggressive legal representation.
Penalties for a Second DUI Offense Conviction, BAC .08%-.15%
- Minimum 5 days and up to 1 year in jail
- 240 hours of community service
- Driver license suspension for 5 years if the previous DUI conviction was within 20 years
- Vehicle registration suspension
- Fines up to $2,500
Penalties for a Second DUI Offense Conviction, BAC .16% or Greater
- Mandatory minimum 2 days and up to 1 year in jail
- Mandatory minimum fine of $1,250 and up to $2,500
- 240 hours of community service
- Driver license suspension for 5 years if the previous DUI conviction was within 20 years
- Vehicle registration suspension
Penalties for a Second DUI Offense Conviction, with a Child under 16 in the Vehicle
- Up to 4 years in prison
- Fines up to $25,000
- 240 hours of community service
- Driver license suspension for 5 years if the previous DUI conviction was within 20 years
- Vehicle registration suspension
If you were charged with DUI after being in an auto accident, the penalties will increase, especially if there was a child under 16 in the car and the child suffered injuries in the accident.
Contact a Chicago DUI attorney at our firm for more information about your rights, your future, and our legal services. |