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).
Category Archives: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
WHEN YOUR DUI IS CAUSED BY A PRESCRIPTION DRUG
You would never drink and drive. You are always very careful about that. But the doctor just gave you a new prescription, and nobody warned you that you could become sleepy behind the wheel of a car. Next thing you … Continue reading
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WHAT TO EXPECT ON A SECOND DUI
You swore you’d never drink and drive again, but you did it anyway and now you have a second DUI. What can happen to you? What can you do? As you might expect, the penalties are greater for a second … Continue reading
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THE ABCs of DUI Defense
You didn’t see the cop until you went through the stop sign. Or maybe you were in an accident after leaving a party, and the cops were called. Now you are charged with drunk driving. Can you defend your case? … Continue reading
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IS MY DUI OR CRIMINAL COURT HEARING ON ZOOM?
Zoom Court was first initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Court business could thus continue, while keeping everybody safe. But even post-pandemic, Zoom Court is here to stay. As of January 1, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court made remote … Continue reading
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WHAT IS AGGRAVATED DUI UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?
In Illinois, DUI is defined as driving or having actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or another drug. DUI can be upgraded to an aggravated offense, which increases the penalties, for the following reasons: … Continue reading
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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T “JUST GET IT OVER WITH” WHEN YOU ARE CHARGED WITH AN ILLINOIS DUI
Being charged with DUI is nobody’s idea of a good time. It can be scary, stressful, expensive and a full of hassle. The temptation to enter a guilty plea and “just get it over with” is overwhelming. But it’s a … Continue reading
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WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF AN ILLINOIS DUI UNDER AGE 21 AND HOW CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP?
If you are arrested for DUI when you are under age 21, you can face somewhat stiffer penalties than if you were older. For one thing, the Illinois Secretary of State can revoke your driving privileges for at least two … Continue reading
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HOW AN ATTORNEY CAN HELP WITH YOUR DUI
Before police can stop your car, they must have probable cause to believe that a traffic violation is occurring. If the officer develops a reasonable, articulable suspicion that you are doing something wrong, the officer may investigate as long as … Continue reading
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WHY DO I HAVE TWO DUI TICKETS?
It was bad enough you were arrested for DUI. But now that you are looking at your tickets, you realize you have two tickets for DUI. Are you in twice as much trouble? What does it mean? Under Illinois DUI … Continue reading
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CAN I DRIVE WITH RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN THE CAR?
Recreational marijuana is about to become legal in Illinois, but that doesn’t mean you can cruise the highway lazily puffing a joint with your stash on the seat. Be aware that there are still limits. As with open alcohol, you … Continue reading
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