Just imagine the following: you are leaving a Halloween party hosted by one of your closest friends. And it is very late at night, so you are quite tired. You just want to get home.
Before you can reach your home in Barrington Hills, you pass by a police car. Before you can reach the end of the street, the police car turns around and turns on its lights.
You pull over and take a breath test. This test reveals that your blood alcohol level is a little bit higher than the legal maximum. And, with that, you are charged with a DUI.
Going over whether or not a Halloween DUI can lead to jail or prison time and speaking with a Schaumburg DUI attorney will help you protect your rights.
What Are The Consequences Of A DUI?
Every DUI charge in Illinois comes with its own set of consequences. You are not guaranteed to receive these consequences, though you always can.
The consequences of your first DUI are as follows:
- A maximum of 364 days in jail.
- A one-year license revocation.
The consequences of your second DUI are as follows:
- A maximum of 364 days in jail.
- A minimum of 5 days in jail.
- A five-year license revocation.
The consequences of your third DUI are as follows:
- A maximum of three to seven years in prison.
- A minimum of ten days in jail.
- A twenty-year license revocation.
A third DUI is a Class 2 felony. This is why the consequences are especially severe.
Other consequences often apply, such as fines and community service. Even so, though, these consequences are the basic foundation of your first, second, and third DUI.
Does A DUI Always Lead To Jail Time/Prison Time?
The answer to the question outlined above is, “No, a DUI does not always lead to jail time/prison time.”
Even though a DUI does not always lead to jail time/prison time, it always can. And, if you do not take the appropriate action – working with an attorney, for example – there is a chance you may spend time in jail/prison.
Outside of the above, there are certain DUI charges that do, in fact, come with mandatory jail time. These charges can sometimes be reduced to community service, though, depending on the facts of your case.
The best way to protect your rights and avoid jail time/prison time is to contact an attorney. You should do this as soon as you get charged with a DUI so that you can deal with it immediately.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a DUI charge, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case, including appeals.
Protecting your life and freedom is always the goal, and with our decades of experience practicing law, we know how to get results. This is why we are regularly invited to appear as a legal contributor on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox NEWS.
When you need an attorney, experience matters. Speak with a Chicago DUI attorney today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.