Our August victories
This month I won my only DUI case that went to trial. This client had his whole future on the line — if he was found guilty of this case, he would lose his driver’s license and current job (I had won his summary suspension case already, but because of a prior DUI, he would Read More
What should you do if you are pulled over and other common DUI questions
Here is a link to another interview I gave, this time with the people at @Buzzchecked, where I answer questions about what to do if you are pulled over or whether you need to hire an attorney for a DUI case. Read it here. While you are there, check out their BAC calculator. Complete link: Read More
Hear me being interviewed
I was interviewed by Bert Martinez for the internet radio show “Money for Lunch” on Friday, August 17, 2012. I have embedded the segment here or you go to their website here. It will probably stay up for a few days. I was . It will probably stay up for a few . It will Read More
Roadblocks this weekend have been announced for Skokie and Kane County
The United States Supreme Court has held that police can only set up “roadside safety checks” to check for drunk drivers if they meet certain conditions. One of them is that they publicize the “roadblock” in advance, so that motorized who wish to avoid the inconvenience of backed up traffic can avoid them. However, most Read More
Illinois Traffic citations down thirteen percent from one year ago
The Chicago Tribune’s Trib Local sections are reporting that Illinois traffic stops and citations have dropped dramatically in just one year. The Tribune reports that: The drop in stops follows a statewide trend. The Tribune analysis found that traffic stops dropped 9 percent statewide, and the number tickets issued statewide fell 13 percent. Compared to Read More
Our July victories
This month, we had the following victories: a not guilty for a client arrested by Chicago Police for a DUI based on an allegation of driving with cannabis in his blood system; another DUI reduced to reckless driving; two DUI based suspensions rescinded; and two clients whose licenses had been revoked for DUI convictions received Read More
City planning to install “just up to 300” speeding cameras — for a start
It is beginning to feel like George Orwell’s 1984 in Chicago. First we had “red light cameras” then “surveillance cameras” in high crime areas, and now the City is making plans to install up to 300 speeding camera … for starters. Once us sheep citizens get used to that, I am sure the number will Read More
Expunging an arrest to give you a clean record
Today, I appeared in court seeking an expungement for a client that I had represented three years ago. In general, expungements are allowed for people who were arrested, but not found guilty of a crime, or were found or plead guilty to a misdemeanor offense. Certain types of felony probation can also be eligible to Read More
New Speeding law signed by Governor Quinn
Governor Quinn has signed the new speeding law, which will prevent courts from granting court supervision to anyone found guilty of speeding more than 25 miles per hour over the speed limit in a non-rural area, or more than 30 miles an hour in a rural area. Speeding faster than 30 miles over the posted Read More
What will happen on my first DUI?
What will happen to you if you receive a first offense DUI? Hopefully, you will be found not guilty or otherwise have your case dismissed. If not, here is a brief discussion of the sentencing options for a first offense: It depends, first of all, whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony DUI. Read More