Driving under the influence is a serious matter in Illinois. With the average cost of a DUI conviction in Illinois costing over $18,000, an offender may have to pay a steep fine and face losing certain civil rights.
Penalties for a DUI can vary based on whether the driver was transporting children, if the driver had any prior offenses if your blood alcohol content is excessively elevated, and if anybody was injured.
Aggravating factors can result in your DUI being charged as a felony, also increasing jail time and potential fines. If you are facing aggravated DUI charges, you need to speak with an Arlington Heights DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible.
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