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To get an idea of how much a first offense DUI will cost you, see our article on the cost of a DUI. First offense DUI in Illinois is Class A misdemeanor offense with potential of not more than one (1) year of incarceration, but in practice, offenders will face no minimum jail time. Fines can be assessed up to $2,500 usually with a minimum payment requirement of $500.
If you are convicted of misdemeanor DUI, many states impose a short jail term or community service if it is a first offense. Your sentence may also include probation, a fine, DUI school, and license suspension. There may be a mandatory minimum jail sentence for subsequent misdemeanor DUI offenses if:UI as Felony. There are circumstances when even a first-time DUI offense, or ones in which the charges would normally be a misdemeanor, will be considered a felony. These include incidents in which: 1  There was serious bodily injury or disfigurement. 2  There was a fatality.