12 ways your DUI can be upgraded to a felony

Here are 12 ways a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) can be upgraded to a felony in Illinois:

(1) its your third DUI (or more);

(2) you were driving a school bus with a passenger on board;

(3) you were involved in an accident that resulted in great bodily harm or permanent disability to another;

(4) you were previously convicted of reckless homicide in which you were were under the influence of alcohol or drugs,

(5) you were in a school zone, when the speed limit was 20 mph, and were involved in an accident that resulted in bodily harm to another;

(6) you were on an ATV, snow mobile, or watercraft accident that resulted in the death of another;

(7) you drove under the influence when your driving privileges were revoked or suspended due to a DUI;

(8) you drove under the influence when you did not possess a driver’s license or permit;

(9) you drove under the influence when without any insurance on your vehicle;

(10) your DUI resulted in bodily harm to a child under 16 years of age;

(11) its your second DUI and you were transporting a child under 16 years of age;

(12) you were driving under the influence when you were transporting passengers for hire

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