Matthew David Keenan Criminal Law Blog

CAN YOU FAIL FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT INTOXICATED?

Monday, March 19, 2012 by Matthew David Keenan

Even if you are not intoxicated, you could fail the three main field sobriety tests used by police officers in Illinois due to a variety of factors.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

UNDERAGE DRINKING IN ILLINOIS

Monday, February 20, 2012 by Matthew David Keenan

In Illinois, underage possession or consumption of alcohol is a Class A Misdemeanor for both the person providing the alcohol and the underage drinker.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

THE BREATHALYZER: FACTORS THAT CAN GIVE YOU A FALSE READING

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by Matthew David Keenan

The breathalyzer test for Driving While Under the Influence measures the molecules of alcohol in your breath.  As such, a variety of factors can throw off the results.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

"I HAVE AN ILLINOIS DUI, BUT I LIVE OUT OF STATE. DO I HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT?"

Friday, December 16, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

Even if you live out of state, an Illinois DUI arrest can create difficulties for you in your home state.  Your home state could still arrestyou  for failing to appear in the Illinois court, and your home state drivers license could still be affected.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

ILLINOIS LAW TIGHTENS ON DUI-RELATED ACCIDENTS

Friday, August 26, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

A change in Illinois DUI law requires that law enforcement request chemical testing when they have probable cause to believe that alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in an accident involving severe injury or death.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

"BUT I WAS JUST SITTING IN MY CAR!:" THE "DRIVING" IN DUI

Thursday, August 18, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

Under Illinois law, you can be convicted of drunk driving even if you were not actually driving a vehicle.  Just sleeping off a bender in your car might be enough.  The real issue is whether you were in actual physical control of a vehicle.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT CASE TOUGHENS DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

Thursday, August 11, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

A new Illinois Supreme Court case has toughened the laws against driving under the influence of drugs.  If you cause an accident that kills another person, you may be charged with felony DUI if you have any trace of a controlled substance in your system even if you were not impaired by that substance.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

PARENTS, BEWARE!: THE ILLINOIS LAW ON SOCIAL HOSTING OF TEEN DRINKING PARTIES

Monday, April 25, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

Parents who allow teens to drink in their home can face criminal, civil and municipal penalties in Illinois, particularly if someone is hurt or killed.  Consulting an experienced attorney is an essential step to preventing a criminal verdict from turning into a civil judgment against you.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

TO BREATHE OR NOT TO BREATHE: TAKING THE BREATHALYZER

Saturday, February 26, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

The decision whether to take the breathalyzer must be weighed carefully.  In Illinois, the Secretary of State increases the length of time your drivers license is suspended if you refuse the breathalyzer and/or field sobriety tests.  However, refusing the tests could help you win a trial.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

"BUT I HAVE A PRESCRIPTION!": WHEN YOU ARE CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MEDICATION

Monday, January 31, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of a medication, the fact you had a prescription is not in itself a defense.  The state, however, may have a tougher time proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the medication caused you to drive unsafely.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI
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