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Average Cost of a DUI Conviction in Illinois

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• Insurance
  You'll need to aquire high-risk insurance — an additional $4,500 for $1,500 a year. Required for 3 years. Final Cost = $4,500
• Legal Fees
  Uncontested plea and hardship driving permit. Final Cost = $2,000
• Court Costs
  Fine of up to $2,500. Court costs of $500. Reimbursements to Illinois law enforcements, towing and storage fees of $250. Trauma center fund costs of $100.
  Final Cost = $3,350
• Income Loss
  Loss of 4 weeks income due to jail or Chicagoland community service, evaluations and remedial education classes. (Loss based on average yearly income of $40,000.)
  Final Cost = $4,000
• Rehabilitation
  Remedial substance abuse class at $50 and counseling fees of $200.
  Final Cost = $250
• Driver's License Reinstatement
  $500 plus $10 for a new license; $500 for multiple DUI offenders.
  $50 Formal Hearing Fee. Final Cost = $560
  

TOTAL AVERAGE COST = $14,660

Also consider that there may be ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A DUI CRASH such as: Medical treatment for a crash involving injuries or fatalities ($100,000+); compensatory damages awarded to crash survivors ($10,000+); in-patient substance abuse programs ($3,500+); and legal fees for jury trials and civil proceedings ($5,000+).