Legal Question in DUI Law in Illinois

Re: Will past DUI count?

Well, your question is more complicated than you realize. Special rules are applicable to DUI litigation. You friend has BIG problems. The Supervision, although not a conviction, does have application to the pending cases. You should see a lawyer YESTERDAY.

Re: Will past DUI count?

In Illinois, one is allowed only a single supervision in a lifetime. After that any DUI that results in a finding of guilty either by way of a plea or a finding of guilty after a trial must receive a conviction. As you can see, for purposes of this new DUI your friend will be considered under the law as a second offender.

A conviction carries a possible penalty of up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.

Also though there a somewhat different rules regarding the suspension, a second offender for suspension purposes receives a three year suspension. The suspension can be contested in court, but must be done so within ninety days of receiving notice that there will be a suspension. Such notice usually takes place when the ticket is issued.

As you can see, your friend needs a lawyer to assist in either avoiding the penalties through a finding of not guilty, or to minimize the penalties through assistance in mitigation.