Judge Kathryn Creswell had the option of giving Bensenville resident Taurino Maldonado, 42, up to 30 years behind bars in his Friday sentencing, the Chicago Tribune reported.

In April, a DuPage County jury found Maldonado guilty of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.

Maldonado's vehicle hit a curb and swerved into traffic, nearly crashing into another car May 6, 2007, police said. Authorities said his breath smelled of alcohol and he was arrested after rejecting a sobriety test.

Assistant State's Attorney Brian Perkins said in court that six of Maldonado's eight previous DUI convictions were in California.