ABOUT ME
Matt Keenan
Se habla español.
A criminal and school law attorney with over 24 years of experience, I have successfully represented clients all over the Chicago area. My practice includes DUI, felony, criminal, misdemeanor, homicide, internet crime, retail theft, traffic offenses, cyberstalking, drug crimes, weapons violations, domestic battery and juvenile crime. I also represent families involving school cases. My clients come from all over the Chicago area including Skokie, Wilmette, Niles, Northbrook, Glenview, Evanston, Winnetka, Highland park, Northfield, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Mount Prospect. I am a member of the ACLU, Illinois State Bar Association.
We wrote the chapters on DEFENSES and ARRESTS AND INVESTIGATORY STOPS.
.
Illinois Jurisprudence: Criminal Law and Procedure. Vol. 1. (LexisNexis 2014).We wrote the chapters on SEARCH and SEIZURE, MOTIONS AND DISCOVERY, and EVIDENTIARY MATTERS GENERALLY.
Illinois Jurisprudence: Criminal Law and Procedure. Vol. 1. (LexisNexis 2014).
Author Archives: mdkeenan
CAN I HAVE A GUN IN MY CAR IF I’VE BEEN DRINKING?
You were driving home after a couple drinks at a party when police stopped you. The officer spotted your gun under the passenger seat. You have a valid concealed carry license, but now you are facing both a DUI and … Continue reading
Posted in DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, DUI and gun law
Tagged concealed carry
Comments Off on CAN I HAVE A GUN IN MY CAR IF I’VE BEEN DRINKING?
WHAT IS DRIVING UNDER ILLINOIS DUI LAW?
To be convicted of DUI, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were: 1) driving while 2) under the influence. But it may surprise you to know that sleeping in your car can fall under the definition … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on WHAT IS DRIVING UNDER ILLINOIS DUI LAW?
THE BREATHALYZER: HOW YOU CAN GET A FALSE READING
You just got stopped for DUI. The officer asked you to perform some field sobriety tests and take the portable breathalyzer. You agreed. After all, you figured you only had a couple of beers, the result would be well below … Continue reading
Posted in breathalyzer/field sobriety test
Tagged breathalyzer, field sobriety tests
Comments Off on THE BREATHALYZER: HOW YOU CAN GET A FALSE READING
WHAT IS AGGRAVATED RECKLESS DRIVING?
You were swerving around on the highway trying to get somewhere fast when the accident happened. The other party was seriously injured. Police came to the scene, and now you are charged with aggravated reckless driving. What can happen to … Continue reading
Posted in moving violations
Tagged aggravated reckless driving, reckless driving
Comments Off on WHAT IS AGGRAVATED RECKLESS DRIVING?
CAN I DRIVE AFTER A SECOND DUI ARREST IN ILLINOIS?
The answer is perhaps. After a DUI arrest, the Illinois Secretary of State automatically suspends your driver’s license on the 45th day after your arrest. You may be able to overturn this suspension, however, even if it’s your second or … Continue reading
Posted in driving on a suspended license, suspensions
Tagged second dui, second offense, suspension
Comments Off on CAN I DRIVE AFTER A SECOND DUI ARREST IN ILLINOIS?
CAN YOU FAIL FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT INTOXICATED?
You were driving home after a party. On your way home, you were pulled over. The officer said he smelled alcohol on your breath and asked you to perform some field sobriety tests. You figured you only had a couple … Continue reading
Posted in breathalyzer/field sobriety test, DUI evidence
Tagged HGN, one-leg stand test, walk and turn
Comments Off on CAN YOU FAIL FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT INTOXICATED?
DOES THE STATE NEED A CHEMICAL TEST TO PROVE A MARIJUANA DUI?
The answer is no, depending on the other evidence. While marijuana use is largely legal in Illinois, you cannot drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under its influence to a degree that makes you incapable … Continue reading
Posted in cannabis dui, DUI evidence
Tagged cannabis dui, driving under the influence of marijuana, DUI marijuana
Comments Off on DOES THE STATE NEED A CHEMICAL TEST TO PROVE A MARIJUANA DUI?
CAN I DRIVE AFTER A DUI CONVICTION?
The answer is possibly yes, but not without difficulty. If you received a sentence of supervision for DUI, you may drive as soon as your driver’s license suspension is over. You must first apply to the Secretary of State to … Continue reading
Posted in driving on a suspended license, suspensions
Tagged driver's license reinstatement
Comments Off on CAN I DRIVE AFTER A DUI CONVICTION?
CAN I DRIVE AFTER A FIRST TIME DUI ARREST IN ILLINOIS?
The answer is probably yes. After a DUI arrest, the Illinois Secretary of State issues the automatic suspension of your driver’s license on the 46th day after your arrest. If this is your first DUI, the suspension can last six … Continue reading
Posted in dui procedure, suspensions
Tagged first time DUI, suspension
Comments Off on CAN I DRIVE AFTER A FIRST TIME DUI ARREST IN ILLINOIS?
HOW SPEEDING CAN LEAD TO BIGGER TROUBLE
Legally, a police officer cannot pull you over without justification. This can come in the form of community caretaking, such as when the officer sees you sleeping in your car and checks to see if you are OK. Otherwise, the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on HOW SPEEDING CAN LEAD TO BIGGER TROUBLE