What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration limit in Illinois?
The amount of blood alcohol concentration above which it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in Illinois is .08. This concentration is tested through tests involving your breath, blood or urine.
What happens if I am convicted of a DUI?
If you are convicted of Driving Under the Influence, your driver's license and driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of one year for the first offense, five years for your second offense committed within a 20-year period, and for 10 years for a third or subsequent offense. If you are under 21 at the time of your DUI conviction, your driver's license and driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of two years for your first offense, for five years or until your 21st birthday, whichever is longer, for your second offense and for 10 years for your third or subsequent offense.
What is the summary suspension law?
If you are arrested and found to have a BAC of .08 percent or more and/or any trace of a controlled substance in your system while operating a motor vehicle, your driving privileges will be suspended for at least 3 months.
I failed my breath test and field sobriety tests. Am I automatically guilty?
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