Aurora DUI Sentence Attorney

Your DUI sentence will depend heavily on two factors—first, how intoxicated you were and how cooperative you behaved with the police, and second, how experienced your attorney is. The level of skill your attorney possesses could mean the difference between jail time and a case dismissal. If you are facing a DUI charge in the Aurora area, the Aurora DUI attorney can help.

A first time DUI conviction in Aurora will typically result in the following:

1st DUI on Record
Jail – From 5 Days to 1 Year
Fine - From $600 - $1,000
License Suspension – 9 Months
License Points – 12
Public Service – From 48 to 96 Hours
Jail May be Suspended in Lieu of Alcohol Treatment Program

If a conviction is reached, the amount of time you spend in jail will depend greatly on your BAC level. For those offenders that were highly intoxicated, they may have to spend an entire day in jail sobering up in addition to whatever jail time a judge sees as appropriate. An offender with a confirmed BAC of .20 or above may also be required to attend a treatment program in addition to alcohol education classes at your expense.

A first-time DWAI conviction will result in the following:

1st DWAI on Record
Jail – From 48 Hours to 180 Days
Fine – From $200 to $500
License Suspension – None
License Points – 8
Public Service – From 24 to 48 Hours

There is no DUI school required for first-time DWAI offenders. However if you have been convicted of DUI, you will be required to attend alcohol education classes for three to nine months.