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.
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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).
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CAN I BE FOUND NOT GUILTY OF DUI IF MY BREATHALYZER IS OVER .08 IN ILLINOIS?
The answer is that it’s possible. By the same token, you may still be found guilty of DUI if your blood alcohol was below .08. Your blood alcohol reading leads to a presumption that you were or weren’t driving … Continue reading
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF BOTH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IN ILLINOIS
In Illinois, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is a separate category of DUI. As with alcohol-based DUI, this form is a Class A Misdemeanor for a first or second offense but can become a Class 4 felony … Continue reading
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WHEN MUST I STOP MY CAR FOR POLICE IN ILLINOIS?
In Illinois, you must stop for police when an officer gives you visual or audible signals directing you to stop your car. The signal given by the peace officer may be by hand, voice, siren, red or blue light. The … Continue reading
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CAN FAILURE TO USE A TURN SIGNAL BE PROBABLE CAUSE FOR A POLICE STOP?
The answer is yes, if a turn signal was legally required. Under Illinois law, you must use your turn signal whenever you make a turn, change lanes, encroach onto the other side of the road or leave the roadway. Failure … Continue reading
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WHY AM I GETTING POSTCARDS FROM LAWYERS? HOW DO I CHOOSE A GOOD ONE?
Once you are charged with DUI, some counties will sell the list of new DUI defendants to attorneys who request it. These attorneys often send postcards or letters offering services for a seemingly reasonable fee. While we cannot comment on … Continue reading
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WHAT IS LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN ILLINOIS?
Let’s say you were distracted by some family problems, ran a stop sign and hit a car that was already in the intersection. You panicked and drove away. The officer somehow tracked you down, and now you are charged with … Continue reading
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WHAT IS LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING PROPERTY DAMAGE IN ILLINOIS?
You were speeding when someone in front of you slammed on their brakes, so that you rammed the back of their car. You panicked and took off. After taking a deep breath, you drove back to the scene, but you … Continue reading
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What is the Definition of “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
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First Time Illinois DUI Procedure and Common Questions
Getting arrest for DUI can feel humiliating and stressful. Knowing what happens next may help ease some of the anxiety: What is the procedure? Once you have been charged with DUI, you will be given a court date for your … Continue reading
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CAN I BE CONVICTED FOR DUI IN ILLINOIS IF I AM UNDER THE LEGAL LIMIT?
The answer is yes, if you showed other signs of impairment. In Illinois, the legal limit is currently .08 for alcohol. For marijuana, the limit is 5 nanograms per milliliter of whole blood or 10 nanograms per milliliter of … Continue reading
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