DUI

If you are convicted of Driving Suspended during the period of summary suspension or other DUI related reason, then you are facing stiff penalties:
- A. On the first violation minimum sentence of 10 consecutive days in jail or 30 days of public service work upon conviction.
- B. On the second violation minimum sentence of 30 days in jail, and possibly felony charges.*
- C. Escalating penalties and longer imprisonment sentences on further violations.*

A. Generally, EVERY first time DUI offender is entitled to receive an MDDP.
B. MDDP holders may drive anywhere, anytime, as long as they drive an authorized vehicle equipped with a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) and comply with the rules of the Secretary of State.
C. MDDP holders who must drive employer-owner vehicles in the course of employment can seek permission to drive a vehicle without a BAIID.
D. MDDP holders must pay the Secretary of State an administrative fee.
E. MDDP holders must have an ignition interlock device installed within 14 days of issuance of the MDDP.
F. The MDDP is not effective until the 31st day after the summary suspension begins, therefore you cannot drive for the first 30 days of the suspension.