Anyone convicted of drunk driving charges faces up to one year in jail and is subject to pay a hefty fine of up to $2,500. For a second DUI charge within five years of the previous traffic violation, the offender must serve a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 days in prison or 10 days of community service.
For a third or fourth violation within five years of a previous criminal conviction, the DUI offender has committed the criminal offense of aggravated driving and is guilty of a class 2 felony offense, which is punishable by between 3-7 years of imprisonment and up to $25,000 in fines.
Criminal penalties are increased for a blood alcohol content of 0.16 or higher. A fifth drunk driving conviction is a Class 1 felony offense punishable by between 4 -15 years imprisonment and up to $25,000 in fines. Criminal penalties are increased for a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.
A sixth violation is a Class X felony charge punishable by between 6- 30 years and up to $25,000 in fines. Criminal penalties are increased for a blood alcohol level of 0.16 or higher.