Being charged with a DUI offense in Illinois is serious, particularly if the charges are for a second or third DUI offense. Even worse is being charged with aggravated DUI in the state, which is a Class X felony—the most serious criminal offense in Illinois. An Arlington Heights felony DUI attorney from [[time]] is necessary to build a strong defense on your behalf. Your attorney may be able to negotiate with the prosecutor to allow you to plea to a lesser offense, or if a conviction for aggravated DUI seems inevitable, negotiate for reduced sentencing.
What Makes a DUI Aggravated—and a Felony?
Under Illinois law, a DUI becomes an aggravated DUI when any of the following is true:
- The DUI occurred when the driver was driving on a revoked or suspended license.