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The Role of Probation in DUI Cases Across Chicago
In Chicago, probation is often considered an alternative to incarceration for people convicted of driving under the influence. For many defendants, probation represents a chance to continue working, supporting their families, and receiving treatment instead of serving time in jail. Under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, DUI convictions can result in jail sentences, heavy fines, and driver’s license suspensions. Judges frequently choose probation for first-time misdemeanor DUI cases or in felony cases where mitigating factors suggest rehabilitation is possible.
