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Illinois DUI Laws and Penalties Chart DUI OFFENSEFIRSTSECONDGeneral Penalties:Jail / Imprisonment1-364 Days1-364 days - min. of 5 days in jail or 240 hrs. comm. service (c)(2)Periodic ImprisonmentUp to 12 monthsUp to 12 monthsSupervisionUp to 2 yearsNone4 more rows

But all DUIs carry jail time or prison sentences. As a first offender, you may face a minimum jail time of 364 days in jail and if your blood alcohol level was 0.16% or more, you may spend a maximum of 364 days in jail. If you had a minor in your car, you could spend six months in jail.

There is no legal requirement for you to hire a DUI lawyer in Illinois; however, it can be an intelligent decision. A DUI lawyer may be able to help you reduce the charges and the penalties. Sometimes they can help you remove a DUI from your record after you have been convicted.

First offense ? Suspension of driving privileges for 12 months (eligible for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit). * ? Second or subsequent offense within five years ? Suspension of driving priv- ileges for three years.

Fines for a 1st DUI in Illinois For most first DUI convictions, the maximum fine is $2,500, but there's no minimum fine. The minimum fine is $500 in cases involving a BAC of at least . 16% and $1,000 in cases involving passengers under the age of 16.

First-time DUI offenders are subject to an automatic license suspension of six months. If you refuse to take a blood alcohol test, such as a field sobriety test or breathalyzer, you will receive a statutory summary suspension of one year.