is a first time dui in illinois considered a misdemeanor
To get an idea of how much a first offense DUI will cost you, see our article on the cost of a DUI. First offense DUI in Illinois is Class A misdemeanor offense with potential of not more than one (1) year of incarceration, but in practice, offenders will face no minimum jail time. Fines can be assessed up to $2,500 usually with a minimum payment requirement of $500.