Local Municipalities, Counties Among Top for Illinois DUI Arrests

 Posted on July 21, 2022 in DUI

The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) has released a series of lists including the number of driving under the influence (DUI) arrests and the arrest rates of Illinois law enforcement agencies for 2021. While the City of Chicago and Illinois State Police are categorized separately given their higher total numbers. A number of local counties and municipalities are near the top of the lists. If you have been arrested for DUI, an experienced attorney can help craft a strong defense.

2021 DUI Arrest Statistics for Illinois

On the 2021 total DUI arrest list, Lake and McHenry County deputies rank second and third respectively, while Will County is eighth. Just outside the top ten, Kane County had the 11th most arrests. Area municipalities including Aurora, Lombard, Elgin, Franklin Park, Carol Stream, Elmhurst, Naperville, and Cicero are all in the top ten for local police departments. The lists for counties and municipalities who arrested the most drunk drivers per sworn officer featured many of the same locales.

No matter where you were arrested, at The Law Office of Brian J. Mirandola, we can provide a defense against any number of different DUI charges, including:

• First-time DUI offenders – While it is unlikely you will go to jail after a first DUI, you still face fines, a license suspension, community service, and enrollment in an alcohol treatment program.
• Repeat DUI offenders – With additional DUI convictions, you will be facing heavier penalties. These can include mandatory jail time and a longer license suspension or even revocation.
• Aggravated felony DUIs – A DUI can become a more serious felony charge if you have already had two or more DUI arrests, if you were driving with a suspended or revoked license, or if you were involved in an accident that caused great bodily harm or death to another individual. You will face mandatory jail time, fines of at least $2,500, and could lose your license for up to 10 years.
• Drug-related DUIs - Whether under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs, you can still face DUI charges if you cannot safely operate a vehicle, or even if you are stopped and are operating a vehicle with drugs in your system.

Contact an Elgin DUI Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, it is essential that you contact a Kane County drunk driving defense lawyer at The Law Office of Brian J. Mirandola. Attorney Brian J. Mirandola is an experienced attorney who knows how to build a defense for a DUI case. He can help you get your license back or obtain a restricted driving permit. Call 847-488-0889 to schedule a free consultation today.

Sources:

https://www.aaim1.org/dui-counts.html

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=062500050HCh%2E+11+Art%2E+V&ActID=1815&ChapterID=49&SeqStart=120700000&SeqEnd=123000000