Author Archives: mdkeenan

You were stopped for speeding after leaving a wedding early in the morning.  You had already had a very long day, and you did have a few drinks at the wedding.  Because of your red eyes and odor of alcohol, … Continue reading →

If you are arrested for DUI, the sooner you contact an attorney, the better the chances of keeping your driver’s license.  A recent Illinois case underscores why it is important to act quickly. When you are arrested for DUI, the … Continue reading →

You ingested some cannabis gummies after a stressful workday. Later that evening, you were pulled over for a faulty taillight.  You felt you were driving safely, but you admitted to the officer that you had eaten the gummies and now … Continue reading →

You were singing along with the radio while driving down a rather busy road when a car pulled into the road several yards ahead of you causing you to crash. Although the accident wasn’t your fault, you were still given … Continue reading →

One night you went to a birthday party.  The friend who drove you started a drinking game. While you only had two or three drinks yourself, your friend had many more and became too drunk to drive.  So you offered … Continue reading →

In Illinois, driving on a suspended/revoked license is a difficult charge to fight.  On a first offense, the state need only prove that you were driving and that your license was suspended or revoked.  However, you may still have a … Continue reading →

First time driving on a suspended or revoked license is a Class A Misdemeanor in Illinois.  The offense becomes a Class 4 Felony (1) on a second or later offense if your driving proximately caused a crash that resulted in … Continue reading →