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A summary of Illinois penalties for a second DUI

by Sami Azhari on February 19, 2020

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NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the law as of 2020. The penalties listed are the most recent penalties pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-501. The penalties for an arrest for driving under the influence in Illinois were increased in 2011 and those penalties exist today. A second offense of DUI is still a […]

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Illinois statutory summary suspension law: the basics

by Sami Azhari on January 21, 2020

Note: This article was updated to reflect 2020 changes in Illinois law regarding statutory summary suspensions and driving under the influence of alcohol. The changes are effective as of January 1, 2020. A statutory summary suspension is an administrative action taken by the Secretary of State on a person’s Illinois driving privileges. If, during an […]

Four-Time DUI Offenders Have Hope for License in Illinois

by Sami Azhari on February 27, 2016

Restricted Driver's Permit for Fourth Offense

Most people with multiple drunk driving offenses do not assume they will be (legally) behind the wheel for quite a while following their arrest. Illinois has strict mandatory driver’s license suspension laws that make it difficult for even first time offenders to start driving again. For those with more than two or three convictions, they […]