Lake County Felony DUI Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Felony DUI

It is crucial that you get the help of a Lake County felony DUI lawyer if you have been previously convicted of a DUI crime within the last 20 years.  Illinois DUI laws are very stringent and prosecutors will aggressively seek the harshest penalties for felony DUI or "aggravated DUI."  Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney Bernardo Isacovici personally cares for each and every client on a one-on-one basis.  No two cases are alike and each DUI law case requires thorough and sound strategy in order to develop a strong defense.  His firm represents clients after an alleged drunk driving incident involving car accidents, multiple DUI, and other criminal charges.  Attorney Bernardo has successfully defended clients in Lake County and the nearby counties of Northern Cook and McHenry.  If you or someone you care about is facing the severe penalties associated with a felony DUI, do not hesitate to contact Attorney Bernardo immediately for an initial consultation. 

Lake County Felony DUI Penalties

The associated penalties for a felony DUI skyrocket after misdemeanor convictions.  A 3^rd DUI conviction within a 20 year period and all subsequent DUIs become classified as felony offenses.  If you are convicted, the fines, jail time and other possible punishments can ruin you financially and emotionally. Below are the penalties for varying degrees of felony DUI in the state of Illinois:

3^rd & 4^th Offense: Class 2 Felony

• Up to 7 years in jail
• Up to $25,000 fine
• License revocation for up to 10 years; lifetime suspended license for 4^th offense

5^th Offense: Class 1 Felony

• Up to 15 years in jail
• Up to $25,000 fine
• Lifetime driver's license suspension

6^th & Subsequent Offense: Class X felony

• Up to 30 years in jail
• Up to $25,000 fine
• Lifetime driver's license suspension

Additional jail time, fines and community service hours can be tacked on if the DUI circumstances involved transportation of children under 16, a BAC of 0.16% or higher, drug possession and/or injury to a child or other individual.