{"id":1271,"date":"2016-02-23T16:27:13","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T22:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/best-dwi-attorneys.net\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2016-05-24T10:53:42","modified_gmt":"2016-05-24T15:53:42","slug":"illinois-dui-and-dwi-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/best-dwi-attorneys.net\/state\/il\/illinois-dui-and-dwi-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois DUI & DWI Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"
Illinois is more vague with their DUI convictions that most states, but that doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s more lenient. Illinois has laws, such as enhanced penalties for higher BAC and \u00a0drivers with children passengers, that make standardize some punishments for DUIs. A driver can be arrested for a DUI if they are operating a vehicle above their legal limit set for that state.<\/p>\n
In Illinois, the penalties are largely associated based on the other factors in a situation. The court primarily looks at the BAC level, if there were any injuries or deaths as a result, or if there were any children involved. After a third DUI, the charge is upgraded to an aggravated DUI, which is considered a felony. Other situations that are increased to aggravated DUI are: operating a school bus, driving in a school zone during school hours, causing bodily harm during the incident, transporting a minor under 16, vehicular manslaughter, or not having a driver\u2019s license or insurance.<\/p>\n