Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense that carries penalties in every state. In Illinois, drivers under the influence are responsible for hundreds of deaths on the state's roads every year, and underage drivers cause around 17 percent of all these fatalities. As such, if your teen drives under the influence, he or she could get into serious trouble. Learn more about the problem and the penalties associated with DUI with the five following crucial facts for parents.
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