Articles Posted in Can an Aggravated DUI Be Reduced to a Misdemeanor in Illinois?

Understanding the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and an Aggravated DUI in Chicago Across Chicago and throughout Illinois, prosecutors treat drunk-driving cases with increasing severity. While a first or second DUI is usually classified as a Class A misdemeanor, an aggravated DUI is considered a felony offense under 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d). The difference carries life-changing implications. A misdemeanor DUI may involve fines,…