DUI

4. LICENSE REINSTATEMENT

First offenders must pay a $250 reinstatement fee to the Secretary of State to get their drivers license reinstated following termination of the summary suspension. Second offenders must pay $500.*

5. COURT SUPERVISION*

If you have never been convicted of DUI, you may be eligible for court supervision.
If you satisfy all of the terms of your supervision, your case will be dismissed following the period of supervision (but not erased).
You must obtain an alcohol evaluation before you can be eligible for supervision.
Possible terms of supervision include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Completion of alcohol treatment;
- Payment of fine/court costs;
- Completion of Victim Impact Panel;
Your supervision may be revoked if you commit any violations of the law during the period of supervision, or if you fail to complete any other terms of your sentence.

Conviction vs. Supervision:

If you are convicted for DUI, the Secretary of State will revoke your driving privileges. Once revoked you cannot even apply to get ANY relief (like a work permit) for at least one year, and then you have to go through an expensive and difficult formal hearing process before you get some relief.
It is in your best interest to avoid a DUI conviction at all costs. There may be alternatives to being convicted and revoked that we would like to discuss with you.

Please call one of our experienced attorneys at
815-444-8700 or 800-619-9923.
Ask about our competitive fees and payment plan.