What is Considered an Aggravated DUI in Illinois? Facing DUI criminal charges in the state of Illinois? Combs Waterkotte attorney Joshua Boardman discusses everything you need to know about aggravated DUI. An aggravated DUI in Illinois is a more serious form of driving under the influence that carries felony-level penalties under 625 ILCS 5/11-501. A DUI may be charged as aggravated if factors are present such as prior DUI convictions, driving without a valid license, causing serious injury, or having a child passenger in the vehicle.
Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: What is an aggravated DUI?
Joshua Boardman: Aggravated DUI has several classifications. Was there serious bodily injury? You’ve got allegations of actions in school zones or with minors in the vehicle, different things like that. Basically extenuating circumstances that are going to take it from driving under the influence to behaviors that could impact or harm a number of people.
