Guide to DUI Laws in Illinois
Laws concerning driving under the influence vary greatly state by state. Illinois has its own laws regarding complications of driving while on drugs, breathalyzer tests, civil damages available, and more.
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DUI in IllinoisBeing convicted of a DUI in Illinois can be serious and lead to significant penalties. These include jail time, fines and revocation of the defendant’s driver’s license.
Read more- Statute of Limitations - Criminal DUI Offenses
The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor DUI is generally18 months from the date of offense. The statute of limitations for a felony DUI is generally 3 years from the date of offense.
Read more - DUI Law: General Theory of Breath Testing
The basic principle on which breath testing is based is Henry's Law, which states that if a gas and liquid are in a closed container, at a constant temperature, and in a state of equilibrium, the concentration of the gas in the air above the liquid is proportional to the concentration of the gas which is dissolved in the liquid.
Read more - Changes to Illinois DUI Laws: Consequences for Out-Of State Drivers
When lawmakers want to appear to be strong advocates of public safety, drunk drivers can be an easy target. Nationwide the penalties for drunk driving seem to be increasing without bound.
Read more - Illinois Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Laws for DUI and Other Traffic Related Incidents
Below are the Illinois Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Laws based upon the Federal Regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Essentially, it states that a CDL driver faces a one year disqualification from driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for a first-time DUI or DUI-related suspension, and a lifetime disqualification for a second DUI or DUI-related suspension. (A sentence of Court Supervision is considered a conviction for purposes of these regulations)
Read more - Alcohol Monitoring Ankle Bracelets in DUI Cases (SCRAM)
Beginning in December of 2006, DuPage County became the first court in Illinois to allow the use of Alcohol Monitoring Ankle Bracelets in court cases involving DUI Arrests. These are more appropriately referred to as SCRAM devices. 'SCRAM' stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor. The devices were designed by Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc., headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Read more - Sources of Compensation in a Drunk Driving Accident in Illinois
People who have suffered injuries in an accident caused by a drunk driver have a number of sources to claim compensation for their losses caused by property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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