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Sanctions for Violation of Alcohol Control Statutes

Illinois Sanctions for Violation of Alcohol Control Statutes
235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-20

  1. Class A Misdemeanor - unlawful use of a identification card
  2. Class 4 Felony - fictitious or unlawfully altered identification card
  3. Class 4 Felony - fraudulent identification card
  4. Class B Misdemeanor to possess or sell alcohol if you are under 21.
  5. Class A Misdemeanor to sell, give, or deliver alcohol to individuals under 21 years of age. Local ordinances may also be enforced. Class A Misdemeanors are punishable with a fine of $1 to $2,500 and up to 1 year in the county jail.

Class B Misdemeanors are punishable with a fine of $1 to $1,500 and up to 6 months in the county jail. These violations may also result in one's driver's license being administratively revoked or suspended by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

Illinois Sanctions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-501

  1. Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof
    1.  First Conviction
      1. Minimum of one-year loss of full driving privileges
      2. Possible imprisonment for up to one year
      3. Maximum fine of $2,500
    2. Second Conviction
      1. Minimum five-year loss of full driving privileges for a second conviction in a 20-year period
      2. Mandatory five days imprisonment or 240 hours of community service
      3. Possible imprisonment for up to one year iv. Maximum fine of $2,5000
    3. Third Conviction – Class 2 Felony
      1. Minimum ten-year loss of full driving privileges
      2. Mandatory 18-30 month periodic imprisonment
      3. Possible imprisonment for up to seven years
      4. Maximum fine of $25,000
    4. Aggravated DUI – Class 4 Felony (following a crash resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disfigurement)
      1. Minimum of one-year loss of full driving privileges
      2. Mandatory ten days imprisonment or 480 hours of community service
      3. Possible imprisonment for up to twelve years iv. Maximum fine of $25,000
  2. Other alcohol offenses
    1. Providing alcohol to a person under age 21
      1. Possible imprisonment for up to one year
      2. Maximum fine of $2,500
    2. Illegal transportation of an alcoholic beverage
      1. Maximum fine of $1,000
      2. Point-assigned violation will be entered on drivers record
      3. Driver license suspension for a second conviction in a 12 month period
    3. Knowingly permitting a driver under the influence to operate a vehicle
      1. Possible imprisonment for up to one year
      2. Maximum fine of $2,500
    4. Summary Suspension
      1. First offense
        1.  A chemical test indication a blood alcohol calculation (BAC) of .08 or greater results in a mandatory six-month driver license suspension
        2. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a twelve-month suspension
      2. Subsequent offenses
        1. A chemical test indicating a BAC of .08 or greater results in a mandatory one-year driver license suspension
        2. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a three-year license suspension

Illinois Penalties for Drinking and Driving Under Age 21

  1. Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof
    1. First Conviction
      1. Minimum of two-year loss of full driving privileges
      2. Possible imprisonment for up to one year
      3. Maximum fine of $2,500
    2. Second Conviction
      1. Minimum five-year loss of full driving privileges for a second conviction in a 20-year period 
      2. Mandatory five days imprisonment or 240 hours of community service
      3. Possible imprisonment for up to one year iv. Maximum fine of $2,5000
    3. Third Conviction – Class 2 Felony
      1. Minimum ten-year loss of full driving privileges
      2. Mandatory 18-30 month periodic imprisonment
      3. Possible imprisonment for up to seven years
      4. Maximum fine of $25,000
    4. Aggravated DUI – Class 4 Felony (following a crash resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disfigurement)
      1. Minimum of one-year loss of full driving privileges
      2. Possible imprisonment for up to twelve years
      3. Maximum fine of $25,000
  2. Other alcohol offenses
    1. Illegal transportation of an alcoholic beverage
    2. Maximum fine of $1,000
    3. Driver license suspended for first conviction
    4. Driver license revoked for a second conviction
    5. Summary Suspension
    6. First offense
      1. A chemical test indication a BAC of .08 or greater results in a mandatory six-month driver license suspension
      2. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a twelve-month suspension
    7. Subsequent offenses
      1. A chemical test indicating a blood alcohol calculation (BAC) of .08 or greater results in a mandatory one-year driver license suspension
      2. Refusal to submit to a chemical test(s) results in a three-year license suspension
  3. The Zero Tolerance Law provides that minors can have their driving privileges suspended even if they're not intoxicated at the .08 level. The following table shows the length of time your driving privileges may be suspended under the Zero Tolerance Law (for BAC of .01 or greater) and DUI Laws (for BAC of .08 or greater). The loss of driving privileges is greater if you refuse to take a sobriety test.
  4.   Under Zero Tolerance Law

    		 Under DUI Laws
        If test refused   If test refused
    1st violation 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months
    snd violation 1 year 2 years 1 year 3 years

Effect on 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 blood alcohol level is below .08.

Except during suspension period, violation is not on public driving record as long as there is no subsequent suspension permanently on public driving record.

Health Risks of Commonly Abused Substances

 Substance   Nicknames/Slang Terms  Short Term Effects  Long Term Effects
 Alcohol     slurred speech, drowsiness, headaches, impaired judgment, decreased perception and coordination, distorted vision and hearing, vomiting, breathing difficulties, unconsciousness, coma, blackouts  toxic psychosis, physical dependence, neurological and liver damage, fetal alcohol syndrome, vitamin B1 deficiency, sexual problems, cancer, physical dependence
 Amphetamines   uppers, speed, meth, crack, crystal, ice, pep pills  increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, dry mouth, loss of appetite, restlessness, irritability, anxiety  delusions, hallucinations, heart problems, hypertension, irritability, insomnia, toxic psychosis, physical dependence
 Barbiturates and Tranquilizers  barbs, bluebirds, blues, yellow jackets, red devils, roofies, rohypnol, ruffies, tranqs, mickey, flying v's  slurred speech, muscle relaxation, dizziness, decreased motor control  severe withdrawal symptoms, possible convulsions, toxic psychosis, depression, physical dependence
 Cocaine  coke, cracks, snow, powder, blow, rock  loss of appetite increased blood pressure and heart rate, contracted blood vessels, nausea, hyper-stimulation anxiety, paranoia, increased hostility, increased rate of breathing, muscle spasms and convulsions. dilated pupils disturbed sleep,   depression, weight loss, high blood pressure, seizure, heart attack, stroke, hypertension, hallucinations, psychosis, chronic cough, nasal passage injury, kidney, liver and lung damage
 Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate  GHB, liquid B, liquid X, liquid ecstasy, G, georgia homeboy, grievous bodily harm   euphoria, decreased inhibitions, drowsiness, sleep, decreased body temperature, decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure  memory loss, depression, severe withdrawal symptoms, physical dependence, psychological dependence 
 Heroin  H, junk, smack, horse, skag   euphoria, flushing of the skin, dry mouth, “heavy” arms and legs, slowed breathing, muscular weakness  constipation, loss of appetite, lethargy, weakening of the immune system, respiratory (breathing) illnesses, muscular weakness, partial paralysis, coma, physical dependence, psychological dependence
 Ketamine  K, super K, special K  dream-like states, hallucinations, impaired attention and memory, delirium, impaired motor function, high blood pressure, depression  Urinary tract and bladder problems, abdominal pain, major convulsions, muscle rigidity , increased confusion, increased depression, physical dependence, psychological dependence
 LSD  acid, stamps, dots, blotter, A-bombs  dilated pupils, change in body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, sweating, chills, loss of appetite, decreased sleep, tremors, changes in visual acuity, mood changes  may intensify existing psychosis, panic reactions, can interfere with psychological adjustment and social functioning, insomnia, physical dependence, psychological dependence 
 MDMA  ecstasy, XTC, adam, X, rolls, pills  impaired judgment, confusion, confusion, blurred vision, teeth clenching, depression, anxiety, paranoia, sleep problems, muscle tension   same as LSD, nausea, sleeplessness, anxiety confusion, increased blood pressure, death, sweating , depression, memory loss, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems, convulsions physical dependence, psychological dependence
 Marijuana/Cannabis  pot, grass, dope, weed, joint, bud, reefer, doobie, roach  sensory distortion, poor coordination of movement slowed reaction time, panic, anxiety  bronchitis, lethargy, conjunctivas, cancer, shortened attention span, suppressed immune system, personality changes, psychological dependence, physical dependence possible for some
 Mescaline   peyote cactus   nausea, vomiting, anxiety, delirium, hallucinations, increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature  lasting physical and mental trauma, intensified existing psychosis, psychological dependence
 Morphine/Opiates   M, morf, duramorph, Miss Emma, monkey, roxanol, white stuff  euphoria, increased body temperature, dry mouth, “heavy” feeling in arms and legs  constipation, loss of appetite collapsed veins, heart infections, liver disease, depressed respiration, pneumonia and other pulmonary complications, physical dependence, psychological dependence
 PCP  crystal, tea, angel dust, embalming fluid, killer weed, rocket fuel, supergrass, wack, ozone  shallow breathing, flushing, profuse sweating, numbness in arms and legs, decreased muscular coordination, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, delusions, paranoia, disordered thinking  memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, depression, weight loss, psychotic behavior, violent acts, psychosis, physical dependence, psychological dependence
 Psilocybin  mushrooms, magic mushrooms, caps, shrooms, psilocybin and psilocyn  nausea, distorted perceptions, nervousness, paranoia,   confusion, memory loss, shortened attention span, flashbacks may intensify existing psychosis, 
 Steroids   roids, juice   increased lean muscle mass, increased strength, acne, oily skin, excess hair growth, high blood pressure  Cholesterol imbalance, anger management problems, masculinization or women, breast enlargement in men, premature fusion of long bones preventing attainment of normal height, atrophy of reproductive organs, impotence, reduced fertility, stroke, hypertension, congestive heart failure, liver damage, psychological dependence

Information adapted from Illinois Higher Education Center’s (IHEC) DFSCA Annual Notification Document Fall 2014 Template, http://www.eiu.edu/ihec/dfsca.php .