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Illinois DUI Enforcement ILLINOIS DUI ENFORCEMENT PAGES Top Department in DUI Arrests for 2002 Top Cops Top Departments by number of arrests Top Departments by arrest rate per officer Home Sample issue Employers Page Subscribe! Bookstore Salary Survey Training Schedule Get Your Degree Links Affiliate Program Advertiser Information About Us Join our Mailing List NAPERVILLE TOPS POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN DUI ARRESTS Since 1990, the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) has conducted an annual survey of Illinois police departments to determine how many DUI arrests they make and to give recognition to the most productive departments and police officers. The most important deterrent to drunk driving is law enforcement. AAIM not only praises these departments and individual officers, but we also want to encourage them to keep up the fight against drunk driving. Naperville Police Department has finished first in the state in DUI arrests among municipal departments. (Because of its size, Chicago is in its own category.) Naperville has been a perennial top-ten police department in AAIM's DUI ranking. According to Chief David Dial, his department has made a concerted effort to find and arrest drunk drivers and it's paid off. They also have a strict enforcement policy that applies to everyone. In 2002, Naperville officers arrested 961 DUI offenders. Waukegan was second with 915 arrests, followed by Rockford (738), Cicero (632), Elgin (538), Chicago Heights (535), Buffalo Grove (510), Rock Island (510) and Hoffman Estates (504). The highest DUI arrest rate in the state among departments making at least 100 arrests was Caseyville which had 17.0 arrests per sworn officer. The second highest rate of 16.8 was in Grayslake. Lake Co. contains six of the top 15 departments by arrest rate. Cicero Police Officer Lawrence Polk was Illinois' Top Cop with 283 DUI arrests. AAIM also commends the life-saving efforts of Chicago Police Officers John Haleas with 242 arrests and William Cooper with 236 arrests, Rockford Police Officer Eddie Torrance with 195 arrests. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will recognize these top cops at a ceremony to be held in Springfield in October. "When police chiefs make it a priority to get impaired drivers off the roads, lots of arrests are made," said Chapman. In a familiar pattern, the regions of the state with the strongest DUI enforcement (one-half of the departments) are DuPage Co., which accounts for ten of the state's top departments and Lake Co., which also accounts for ten departments. The Northwest suburbs account for six of the state's top departments (Hoffman Estates - 9th, Schaumburg - 11th, Rolling Meadows - 15th, Hanover Park - 18th, Palatine - 37th, and Elk Grove Village - 40th). There are five south suburban departments in the top (Chicago Heights - 6th, Aurora - 12th, Oak Lawn - 21st, Bridgeview - 40th and Orland Park - 41st ), and only one near west suburban department (Cicero - 4th). "More DUI arrests in the Northwest suburbs and in DuPage and Lake Counties don't necessarily mean there are more drunk drivers in those regions than in the rest of the state," said AAIM Executive Director Charlene Chapman. "It does indicate a more active enforcement effort targeting DUI by those departments compared to other departments." The size of the department isn't the key factor, Chapman said, noting that some departments with fewer than 40 officers (such as Lake Zurich and Roselle) make far more DUI arrests than departments with more than 170 officers (such as Evanston and Decatur). The biggest increases in arrests among the top departments were in Chicago Heights where DUI arrests jumped by 80% in 2002 compared to 2001 (last year jumped 223%), Highland Park (68%), Wauconda (67%), Carol Stream (62%) and Bridgeview (60%). "It's highly unlikely that such big increases in arrests indicate corresponding increases in impaired drivers on the roads in those towns; it just means more of them were being detected and arrested last year compared to previous years," Chapman said. Chicago police made more arrests in 2002 (6,470) than in 2001 (6,016)), while Illinois State Police decreased arrests by 18% in 2002 (8,265) compared to 2001 (10,049). The sheriff's department reporting the most DUI arrests was in Lake County (556), while Boone (378), Will (373), Winnebago (350) and DuPage (297) counties round out the top five sheriff departments. (Cook County failed to respond to the survey.) Click here to download Download the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's guide to identifying drunk drivers. A valuable aid to police officers that is absolutely free! Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this file. If you don't have it, you can download it for free.
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OUIL Attorneys Document Preparation OUIL Attorneys & OUIL Lawyers - OUIL Defense (Operating Under the Influence of Liquor) Home About LawInfo Contact us Site Map Legal Headlines Document Preparation Consumer Resources Business Resources Attorney Programs Legal Experts -- OUIL Attorneys Document Preparation Legal FAQs FAQs en Español Canadian FAQs Legal News Legal Forms Center Canadian Forms Legal Audio Guides Financial Calculators Legal Discussion Boards Legal Dictionary Helpful Law Tips Media Partners Home > Drunk Driving Defense > OUIL -- Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Search Enter your area code, or search for a lawyer by city and state. - OR - State AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY CAN PR UK OT OUIL Attorneys What is OUIL? OUIL attorneys defend those accused of Operating Under the Influence of Liquor ( OUIL ) is a drunk and impaired driving acronym for the state of Michigan. The other offenses for that state that pertain to driving under the influence of an intoxicant are "Zero Tolerance" which is for anyone under 21 years of age operating a vehicle with any bodily alcohol content (BAC), Operating a Vehicle While Impaired ( OWI ), Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level ( UBAL ), OUIL – Incapacitating Injury which means operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor causing an incapacitating injury (a felony offense), and OUIL – Death which means operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor causing a death (also a felony offense). Similar to other drunk driving offenses, a person is guilty of OUIL when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state of Michigan. OUIL and other offenses involving the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possibly a prison sentence, depending on how serious the charges are. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you should contact a OUIL lawyer immediately if you are arrested. New "Per Se" Offense Has Been Enacted In recent years, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have enacted a second, “per se”, offense: driving with an excessive blood-alcohol concentration (typically .08%). BOTH offenses are charged, and you can even be convicted of both. DMV Administrative Actions In addition to the criminal OUIL charges brought, your state's department of motor vehicles can also take a variety of administrative actions against you whether or not you are actually convicted. Please refer to drunk driving defense form more information about this and other criminal charges that may be brought. Should I hire a OUIL lawyer? Because OUIL laws are so complex, you not only need to hire a OUIL attorney , but one who specifically specializes in OUIL defense. OUIL lawyers know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights. Contact an experienced OUIL attorney who understands your particular needs and situation. DUBAL | DUI | DUII | DUIL | DWAI | DWI | DWUI | OMVI OUI | OUIL | OUIN | OWI | OWVI | UBAL About LawInfo Contact Us Testimonials Careers at LawInfo Media Partners Awards Site Map Disclaimer Privacy Terms & Conditions © 1995 - 2006 LawInfo.com Our Other Websites Help RSS More Law Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 DUI Attorney Directory
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Illinois DUI lawsfor drivers DUI In Illinois Home | Sitemap | Find it Quick! | Maps & Directions | Legal Links | Useful Reference Links | Publications | About Us Driving Under the Influence (DUI) inIllinois [ Back to the Teacher Guide Table of Contents ] The State of Illinois has a number of programs inplace to end or strongly discourage Driving Under the Influence (DUI). A few ofthese include: A Safer State With .08 Use It & Lose It (Zero Tolerance Law) Suspended Driving Privileges Revoked Driving Privileges DUI Information for Adults Teenage Drinking and Driving Zero Tolerance Law for Underage Drinking and Driving Blood Alcohol Content Table Traffic Fatalities in Illinois - 1995 to 2003 Myths about Alcohol How Drunk Drivers are Handled in other Countries Web Links related to Treatment and Support of Addictions and Abuse A Safer State With .08 The creation of Illinois .08 law marked an important milestone in ourstates efforts to end drunk driving and improve safety on our roadways. With this law, Illinois joined a growing number of states that recognized ablood-alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent as the level at which all motoristsare too impaired to drive. Any person who now drives in Illinois with a BAC of.08 or more risks being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Unfortunately, alcohol involvement is still the most common factor in highwaydeaths and injuries. While only 7 percent of all crashes involve alcohol use, 41percent of fatal crashes do. Research shows that states with a .08 BAC limit law experiences a significantdecline in alcohol-related crashes, injuries and deaths. They do so primarilybecause .08 laws make all motorists - even habitual drunk drivers - far morereluctant to drink and drive. By setting a more sensible limit on the amount of alcohol motorists canconsume before driving, we hope Illinois can also save lives and spare morefamilies from heartbreaking, needless tragedies. What is .08? In Illinois, its the law - the blood-alcohol content atwhich a person is considered legally drunk. A drivers BAC is determined bythe ratio of alcohol to breath or blood and may be measured by a breathalyzer orblood test. Any person found operating a motor vehicle in Illinois with a BAC of .08 percentor more can be charged with Driving Under the Influence. A DUI arrest triggersan automatic drivers license suspension. Studies show that .08 laws are a general deterrent to impaired driving andresult in a significant decrease in alcohol-related crashes and fatalities. Experts estimate that as many as 65 lives could be saved each year in Illinois - and thousands of injuries prevented- due to the .08 law. Is a person really impaired at .08 BAC? Research shows that critical driving skills are impaired foranyone with a .08 BAC. A drivers attention, comprehension and re-action timesare substantially diminished at .08 BAC. Specific skills, such as lane changing,braking and acceleration, also are significantly affected. At .08 BAC, a motorist is 11 times more likely to be killed in a single vehiclecrash than a non-drinking driver. How does the law affect you? While all drivers have a responsibility to avoid intoxication,.08 BAC does not target the social drinker who may have a couple of drinks afterwork or a glass or two of wine with dinner. The .08 BAC limit encourages people to think twice about getting behind thewheel after they have had too much to drink. Drivers must make responsibledecisions about transportation - before they drink - such as using adesignated driver or calling a cab. What are the consequences of a DUI? Driving Under the Influence is a serious criminal offense withdevastating consequences. A person caught driving with a BAC of .08 percent or more can be arrested and charged with DUI and will face an automatic drivers license suspension. A DUI charge can result in the offender being handcuffed, booked, finger printed and put in jail. Getting a DUI is costly, embarrassing and leaves a permanent blemish on a persons driving record. Bail bond, fines, attorney fees, court costs, increased insurance premiums and alcohol education programs all contribute to the $9,000 average cost to a DUI offender. By far, the most devastating con-sequences of DUI are thousands of needless, senseless injuries and deaths. Nationally, more than 17,000 people die each year in alcohol-related crashes, and about 1 million people are injured. What can you do? Think before you drink. Before you begin drinking, choose a designated driver a person who voluntarily abstains from drinking alcohol and pledges to take everyone home safely. If you or someone you know has been drinking, arrange for a taxi or other means of safe transportation home. Keep in mind that alcohol impairs judgment. After consuming several drinks you may convince yourself that you can drive safely. Statistics prove otherwise. ( Back to the Top ) Use It & Lose It(Zero Tolerance Law) Under the "Use It & Lose It" zerotolerance law, drivers under age 21 with any trace of alcohol in their systemswill lose their driving privileges. A zero tolerance offense involvesthe following administrative penalties as outlined below. Underage drivers are charged with driving under the influence if they have ablood alcohol content of .08, any illegal drugs in their system, or otherindications of impaired driving. A DUI conviction involves both administrativeand criminal penalties and will result in both the revocation of the driver'slicense and the suspension of vehicle registration privileges. Penalties for drinking and driving under age 21 Zero Tolerance (BAC of .01 or greater) DUI Conviction (BAC of .08 or greater) Loss of driving privileges 1st violation 3 months 2 years minimum Test Refusal 1st violation 6 months 2 years minimum Loss of driving privileges 2nd violation 1 year Until age 21 or 3 years minimum Test Refusal 2nd violation 2 years Until age 21 or 3 years minimum Effect on driving record Except during suspension period not on public driving record as long as there is no subsequent suspension Permanently on public driving record Listed below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding thezero tolerance law: What leads to testing for alcohol? A police officer will test for alcohol if, after issuing acitation for any traffic offense, he or she has probable cause to believe adriver has consumed alcohol. Based on the driver's physical condition or thepolice officer's first-hand knowledge, a test may be requested. Aside from the loss of driving privileges and possible fines and jail time,what other consequences can drinking and driving have? Drinking and driving can result in injuries or death of thedriver, passengers, and others. It leads to high insurance costs, mandatoryalcohol evaluation and treatment, court and attorney fees and negative long-termeffects on your driving record and job opportunities. Are there any exceptions to suspension? The only people not subject to this law are those who consumedalcohol in a religious service or ceremony, or those who ingested the prescribedor recommended dosage of medicine containing alcohol. This evidence can bepresented at an administrative hearing and does not require a court appearance. Under what conditions can a person drive while suspended? A restricted driving permit can be issued after a portion ofthe suspension period has passed to relieve undue hardship. It may allow drivingfor specific employment or educational purposes as well as for obtaining medicalcare. If you have additional questions, please contact the Secretary of State's officeat: Driver Services Department 2701 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62723 217/785-9323 in Springfield ( Back to the Top ) SUSPENDED DRIVING PRIVILEGES The State of Illinois has declared a policy whichstates that a driver who is impaired by alcohol and/or drugs is a threat to thepublic safety and welfare. To try to prevent such practice, the State ofIllinois believes it is appropriate to suspend one's driver's license. A statutory summary suspension means that drivingprivileges will be withdrawn for a specified period of time and then reinstated.This will be imposed if the blood alcohol content (BAC) of the driver is .08 orgreater or if the driver refuses to submit to or fails a chemical testing. Afirst offender will automatically receive a three month suspension for a BAC of.08 or greater and an automatic six month suspension for refusal to submit tochemical testing. The officer will take the driver's license during thearrest and issue a temporary receipt to drive for 45 days. The statutory summarysuspension begins on the 46th day after the arrest, and driving privileges areautomatically suspended. First-time DUI offenders may apply to the court for ajudicial driving permit (JDP) which would allow them to drive during thesuspension (only under certain conditions and when no other form oftransportation is available). However, the person must provide the court with acurrent alcohol and drug evaluation and must prove that a hardship exists. ( Back to the Top ) REVOKED DRIVING PRIVILEGES If you are convicted of a DUI, your license will berevoked. Unlike the statutory summary suspension, a revoked license is notautomatically reinstated at the end of a period of time. A driver whose license has been revoked must meet thefollowing requirements to have his/her driving privileges reinstated: 1. The driver must undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation. Proof of treatment must be submitted if a problem is indicated. 2. An alcohol and drug remedial education program must be completed. 3. The driver must appear before a Secretary of State hearing officer. Hearings for first offenders may take place at regional driver services facilities. Subsequent offenders must attend a formal hearing in Springfield, Chicago, Mt. Vernon or Hillside. At the informal or formal hearing : 1. The driver must demonstrate that public safety will not be endangered. 2. The person's overall driving record, the seriousness of the offense, and the driver's remedial efforts will all be considered. Prior to reinstatement, a revoked driver is also required by law to : 1. Pay a $60.00 reinstatement fee. 2. File proof of financial responsibility. 3. Pass the full drivers license examination and pay application fee. A driver whose license is revoked for a DUIconviction may apply to the Secretary of State's office for a restricted drivingpermit (RDP). This permit allows a person to drive during the revocationperiod for employment, educational and/or medical purposes when no other form oftransportation is available. Appearance before a hearing officer in theSecretary of State's Department of Administrative Hearings and certain criteriamust be met before the driver is issued an RDP. Additionally, the offender mustprovide proof of remedial education or rehabilitation, present a currentprofessional drug and alcohol evaluation, and prove that a hardship exists. ( Back to the Top ) DUI Information for Adults DUI Conviction Penalties First DUI conviction Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of one (1) year. Possible imprisonment for up to one (1) year. Maximum fine of $2,500. Second DUI Conviction Minimum five (5) year loss of full driving privileges for a second conviction within a 20-year period. Mandatory five (5) days in jail or 30 days community service for a second conviction within a five-year period. Possible imprisonment for up to one year. Maximum fine of $2,500. Third DUI Conviction - Class 4 felony Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of six year. Possible imprisonment for up to three years. Maximum fine of $10,000. Other Alcohol Offenses Felony DUI Class 4 felony (following a crash resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disfigurement.) Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of one year. Possible imprisonment for one to three years. Maximum fine of $10,000. Providing Alcohol to a Person Under Age 21 Possible imprisonment for up to one year. Subject to a Maximum fine of not less than $2,500. Illegal Transportation of an Alcoholic Beverage Maximum fine of $1,001. Point-assigned violation will be entered on drivers record. Drivers license suspension for a second conviction in a 12-month period. Knowingly Permitting a Driver Under the Influence to Operate a Vehicle Possible imprisonment for up to one year. Maximum fine of $2,500. Summary Suspension First Offense A chemical test indicating a BAC of .08 or greater results in a mandatory three-month drivers license suspension. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a six-month license suspension. Subsequent Offenses Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s), or test results indicating a BAC of .08 or greater, results in a mandatory 12 months drivers license suspension. ( Back to the Top ) Teenage Drinking and Driving Drivers under age 21 represent 10% of licenseddrivers but are involved in 17% of alcohol-related fatal crashes. If you arearrested for DUI you will be handcuffed and taken to jail. What will yourparents say when you call home and tell them you are in jail? Illinois DUI lawsfor drivers under 21 years of age are tough and will effect your life for years-- if you live that long. Crashes are a leading cause of death for teens. Nationally, six individuals between the ages of 15 - 20 die in motor vehiclecrashes each day. About 2 in every 5 Americans will be involved in analcohol-related crash at some time in their lives. The average college student spends more money foralcohol than for books . Legal Consequences of Underage Drinking and Driving First Underage 21 DUI Conviction Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of two years. Possible imprisonment for up to one year. Maximum $2,500 fine. Second Underage 21 DUI Conviction Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of three years or until age 21, whichever is longer. Mandatory 48 hours in jail or 10 days community service. Possible imprisonment for up to l year. Maximum $2,500 fine. Third Underage 21 DUI Conviction - Class 4 Felony Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of six years. Possible imprisonment for up to one-three years. Maximum $10,000 fine. Felony DUI Class 4 Felony (Following a crash resulting in great bodily harmor permanent disfigurements) Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of 1 year. Possible imprisonment for 1-3 years. Maximum fine of $10,000. Underage Illegal Transportation of an Alcoholic Beverage Maximum fine of $500. Drivers license suspended for first conviction. Drivers license revoked for a second conviction. Summary Suspension A chemical test indicating a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .10 or greater results in a 3-month drivers license suspension. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a 6-month license suspension. For subsequent offenses, a chemical test indicating a BAC of .10 or greater results in a 12-month drivers license suspension. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a 24-month drivers license suspension. Possession of Alcoholic Beverages It is illegal for any person under the age of 21 to have alcoholic beverages in their possession, whether open or unopened. Penalties include: A maximum of $500 fine and up to 6 months in jail. Using a Fake Illinois Drivers License or ID Card The penalties for using false IDs are serious and could change your life forever. Obtaining a drivers license through false affidavit is punishable by 2-5 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine. Subject to a fine of not less than $500 and at least 25 hours of community service. Allowing another person to use your identification documents to apply for a drivers license or ID card is punishable by 1-3 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine. ( Back to the Top ) Zero ToleranceLaw for Underage Drinking and Driving Zero tolerance is a state law that went into effecton January 1, 1995. The law provides for suspension of the driving privileges ofany person under the age of 21 who drives after consuming alcohol. As the name Zero Tolerance suggests, any trace of alcohol in a young person's system canresult in a suspended drivers license. The only exception are minors whoconsume alcohol as part of a religious service or those who ingest a prescribedor recommended dosage of medicine containing alcohol. Penalties for Drinking and Driving The Zero Tolerance Law provides that minors suspected of driving under theinfluence can have their driving privileges suspended even if they're notintoxicated at the .08 BAC level. The following table shows the length of time yourdriving privileges may be suspended under the Zero Tolerance Law (for BAC of .01or greater) and DUI Laws (for BAC of .08 or greater). The loss of drivingprivileges is greater if you refuse to take a sobriety test. Under Zero Tolerance Law Under DUI Laws If Test Refused If Test Refused 1st Violation 3 Months 6 Months 2 Years 2 Years 2nd Violation 1 Year 2 Years Until age 21 3 Years Minimum Until age 21 3 Years Minimum Effect on Your Driving Record Zero Tolerance (BAC of .01 or greater) -- Except during suspension period, not on public driving record as long as there is no subsequent suspension DUI Conviction (BAC of .08 or greater) -- Permanently on public driving record Under certain conditions, you may be charged with DUI even though your BAC isbelow .08. ( Back to the Top ) Blood Alcohol Content Table This table shows the effects of alcohol on a normal person of a given bodyweight. This table is not a license to drink irresponsibly.You should avoid drinking and driving under all circumstances. Everyone is different, and alcohol effects each person in a slightly differentway. Only you know your limits. Please drink within them. One drink equals: 1 oz. 86 proof Liquor, or 3 oz. wine, or 12 oz. Beer Levels of Intoxication: BAC less than .05% - Caution BAC .05 to .079% - Driving Impaired BAC .08% & up - Presumed Under the Influence Body Weight Number of Drinks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0.032 0.065 0.097 .0129 .0162 0.194 0.226 0.258 0.291 120 0.027 0.054 0.081 0.108 0.135 0.161 0.188 0.215 0.242 140 0.023 0.046 0.069 0.092 0.115 0.138 0.161 0.184 0.207 160 0.020 0.040 0.060 0.080 0.101 0.121 0.141 0.161 0.181 180 0.018 0.036 0.054 0.072 0.090 0.108 0.126 0.144 0.162 200 0.016 0.032 0.048 0.064 0.080 0.097 0.113 0.129 0.145 220 0.015 0.029 0.044 0.058 0.073 0.088 0.102 0.117 0.131 240 0.014 0.027 0.040 0.053 0.067 0.081 0.095 0.108 0.121 Traffic Fatalities inIllinois - 1995 to 2003 Year Total Traffic Deaths Alcohol Related Deaths Percent Alcohol- Related 1995 1,586 700 44% 1996 1,477 678 46% 1997 1,395 597 43% 1998 1,393 619 44% 1999 1,456 646 44% 2000 1,418 628 44% 2001 1,274 623 44% 2002 1,420 653 46% 2003 1,453 639 44% Sou r ce- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - State Traffic Safety System [ Back to the Top ] [ Back to the Teachers Resource Guide's Table of Contents ] Home | Search | Sitemap | Find it Quick! | Maps & Directions | Legal Links | Reference Links Administrative Office of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit 18 N. County St., Waukegan, IL 60085-4359 Phone: (847) 377-3600 TDD: (847) 360-2975 Questions or Comments - email: courts@co.lake.il.us Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. All rights reserved.
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