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Where to Get Help or Further Info:
- Alcohol and Other Drug Resource Center 309/298-2457
- WIU Counseling Center, 309/298-2453
- Beu Health Center, 309/298-1888
- Community Mental Health Center, 309/833-2191
- McDonough District Hospital, 309/833-4101
- Substance Abuse Prevention Program, Beu Health Center, 309/298-1888
- WIU Office of Public Safety, 309/298-1949
- Or contact your Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Director, advisor, or a faculty or staff member and ask for assistance.
Western Illinois University Student Right-to-Know Act, Campus Security Act, and Drug-Free School and Communities Act Information
Alcohol, Traffic and False ID Offenses
ILCS (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.
Penalty: Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/11-501.
Penalty: License suspension/counseling/revocation of license.
Second Offense: 48 hours in jail or 10 day community service.
Third Offense or great bodily harm: Class 4 Felony. - Zero Alcohol Tolerance - Driving while in violation
of the underage consumption of alcohol statute.
Penalty: Driver's License Suspension
625 ILCS 5/11-501.8. - Illegal transportation or possession of alcohol in a motor
vehicle.
Penalty: Class C Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/11-502.
Penalty: Possible driver's license suspension. - Sales to persons under 21.
Penalty: Class A Misdemeanor
235 ILCS 5/6-16.
Possession of Alcohol by a person under 21.
Penalty: Class A Misdemeanor
235 ILCS 5/6-20 - Unlawful use, possession/selling, manufacturing, giving or
furnishing false ID to individuals. (False ID Card)
Penalty: Class A Misdemeanor
15 ILCS 335/14.
Penalty: Possible driver's license suspension. - Unlawful use of driver's license or permit. (False
Driver's License)
Penalty: Class A Misdemeanor
625 ILCS 5/6-301.
Penalty: Possible driver's license suspension.
Sanctions
- Class 4 Felony: Imprisonment in a State Prison 1-3 years, fine up to $10,000.
- Class A Misdemeanor: $1,000 fine and/or one year in jail.
- Class B Misdemeanor: $1,000 fine and/or six months in jail.
- Class C Misdemeanor: $500 fine and/or 30 days in jail.
- Petty Offense: $500 fine.
You Need to be Concerned If:
- your lifestyle includes the use of illicit drugs
- alcoholic beverages or drugs play a significant role in your leisure activities
- you are losing time from school due to the use of alcohol and drugs
- your drinking or drug use makes you careless of your friends' welfare
- you drink or use drugs to escape worries or troubles
Where to Get Help or Further Information:
- WIU Counseling Center, 309/298-2453
- Beu Health Center, 309/298-1888
- Community Mental Health Center, 309/833-2191
- McDonough District Hospital, 309/833-4101
- Substance Abuse Prevention Program, Beu Health Center, 309/298-1888
- WIU Office of Public Safety, 309/298-1949
- Or contact your Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Director, advisor, or a faculty or staff member and ask for assistance.
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