DUI Evaluations
Each driver charged with DUI will be required to obtain a DUI evaluation. After an evaluation drivers are classified into four groups. Following long established Illinois tradition these groups are separated into Level One, Level Two and Level Three. Yes, you read right: four groups placed into three levels. BRILLIANT. The reason: there is none.
Level one is for all drivers who have never had a DUI before and blow under .14. These folk will be asked to do 10 hours of remedial driving education
Level two is split. The "moderate" level is for those who blow from .14 to .19 or refuse. The significant level is for all drivers that have had a DUI in the past or show signs of abuse of alcohol. Moderate level drivers will do 10 hours of remedial driving education and 10 hours of group counseling. Significant will do the same, except for an extra 10 hours of group counseling, and will have to have some follow-uo (aftercare).
Level three is for drivers who have had multiple DUI's or show signs of abuse of alcohol. These drivers will be ordered to complete 75 hours counseling.
McHenry County DUI defendants can expect to pay about $75 for an evaluation. In Cook county you will pay over $185. Why, because in Cook County you have to pay for the political fix.
Ray Flavin
