Aggravated (Felony) DUI in Illinois

 Posted on August 07, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

AGGRAVATED DUI

• Your third or subsequent DUI

• Committed while driving a school bus carrying persons age 18 or younger (Class 4 felony, imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to $25,000).

• Results in great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement (Class 4 felony, imprisonment of 1-12 years, fines of up to $25,000). Revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 2 years.

• Second or subsequent DUI committed while transporting a child under age 16 (Class 4-X felony; penalties vary according to offense).

• Committed while transporting a child under age 16 and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Class 4-X felony; penalties vary according to offense).

• Committed without a valid driver’s license or permit (Class 4 felony, imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to $25,000).

• Committed without vehicle liability insurance (Class 4 felony, imprison­ment of 1-3 years, fines of up to $25,000).

• Second DUI committed after a previous conviction for reckless homicide while DUI or Aggravated DUI involving a death (Class 4 felony, 1-3 years of impris­onment, fines of up to $25,000).

• Committed in a school zone while the restricted speed limit is in effect and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm (Class 4 felony, imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to $25,000).

• Committed while revoked or suspended for DUI, reckless homicide or leaving the scene of a personal injury or death (Class 4 felony, imprisonment of 1-3 years, fines of up to $25,000). Any penalty imposed is in addition to the penalty for any subsequent DUI violation. Revocation period determined by offense.

• Results in a death (Class 2 felony, imprisonment of 3-14 years; 6-28 years if more than one death; fines of up to $25,000). Revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 2 years from the effective date of the revocation or from the date of release from incarceration for the offense.