Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs can result in serious consequences in the state of Illinois. A lot of factors are taken into consideration when your punishment is determined: How old are you? What was your blood alcohol content at the time of your DUI arrest? Were you transporting others at the time, and if so were they minors? Did you cause a crash resulting in damages or injury? One factor that will almost always result in a harshening of the penalties is whether you had prior convictions of the same charge. If you are convicted of a felony charge or aggravated DUI, a Will County, IL DUI defense attorney can fight for your legal rights and formulate a good strategy to represent your case.
How Are DUIs Punished?
If your blood alcohol content is at least 0.08 grams per deciliter, you are above the legal BAC limit for driving. Your penalties will differ depending on whether these were your results or you refused to undergo any chemical testing. However, it is important to note that in the state of Illinois, being a licensed driver means you have already given automatic consent to undergo chemical testing of your blood, breath, or urine.