ABOUT ME
Matt Keenan
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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.
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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
“I HAVE AN ILLINOIS DUI, BUT I LIVE OUT OF STATE. DO I HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT?”
You were having a good time visiting friends in Illinois when you got pulled over and charged with DUI. Since you live in another state, coming back to Illinois to fight your DUI is a real hassle. Can you afford … Continue reading
Posted in out of state dui, Uncategorized
Tagged non-resident DUI, out of state dui
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YOUR LICENSE MAY BE TATTLING ON YOU!: LICENSE READING CAMERAS IN ILLINOIS
What might have started as a casual trip to the mall could end as a trip to jail in at least one Illinois community. In October, the Belleville, Illinois police department began catching criminals by using an automated camera to … Continue reading
Posted in traffic offenses, violation
Tagged automated license reader, moving violations, probable cause, traffic stops
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ILLINOIS LAW TIGHTENS ON DUI-RELATED ACCIDENTS
On August 21, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn signed a change into Illinois DUI law which requires that a police officer request chemical tests from a suspected DUI driver if the officer has probable cause to believe that alcohol or drugs … Continue reading
Posted in DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Tagged accident, breathalyzer, chemical testing, death, severe injury
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“BUT I WAS JUST SITTING IN MY CAR!:” THE “DRIVING” IN DUI
If you are stopped for driving under the influence in Illinois, the State must first prove that you were driving a vehicle. Sounds straightforward, but the definition of driving is not as obvious as you may think. Under Illinois law, … Continue reading
Posted in DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Tagged alcohol driving permit, driving under the influence, drunk driving, DUI, DUI arrest, DUI drunk driving, underage drinking and driving
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT CASE TOUGHENS DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS
You enjoy smoking pot, but you don’t do it often. About a week after your last toke, you missed a red light and plowed into an oncoming car. The other driver was killed and you were taken to the hospital. … Continue reading
Posted in aggravated dui
Tagged aggravated dui, Controlled Substances, Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs, felony DUI, Marijuana
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BUT I WASN’T EVEN DRINKING: FALSE ARREST IN ILLINOIS
You were driving home from a social outing early in the morning. You had a couple beers, but that was hours ago. So you were somewhat surprised to be pulled over by police. You were even more surprised when you … Continue reading
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Tagged false arrest, low breathalyzer
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THE NEW ILLINOIS DRIVER’S LICENSE REVOCATION LAWS FOR DUI-RELATED ACCIDENTS
Starting July 1, 2011, Illinois has a new law allowing the Secretary of State to automatically revoke your license after a traffic accident. The new law is geared to stiffen penalties against drunk drivers, but may impact even those who … Continue reading
Posted in driving on a suspended license, secretary of state, suspensions
Tagged drunk driving, DUI, leaving the scene, secretary of state, statutory revocation, statutory suspension
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PARENTS, BEWARE!: THE ILLINOIS LAW ON SOCIAL HOSTING OF TEEN DRINKING PARTIES
In Illinois, parents who allow social hosting can find themselves exposed to criminal, municipal and civil penalties. Continue reading
Posted in underage drinking
Tagged alcohol to minors, parent hosting, parent responsibility, social hosting, underage drinking
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AGGRAVATED DUI IN ILLINOIS: DEFINITION, PUNISHMENT AND DEFENSE
Under certain circumstances, you can be charged with aggravated DUI, punishable as a Class 4 felony by 1 to 3 yeas in jail and up to a $25,000 fine. These circumstances include causing an accident which resulted in great bodily harm or having too many DUIs on your record. If you are charged, you should contact an experienced attorney immediately to preserve your rights and prepare your defense. Continue reading
Posted in aggravated dui
Tagged accidents, aggravated dui, causing bodily harm, driving on a suspended license, multiple offenses
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