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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HOW TO CHOOSE A DUI ATTORNEY
No matter how great they are, not all attorneys are right for all clients. So how do you choose the criminal defense attorney that will best represent you? Here are some pointers: 1) Communication: This factor would likely be at … Continue reading
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BUT IT’S MY FIRST DUI! DOESN’T THAT MATTER?
You’ve never been in trouble before. This DUI is your first arrest of any kind. Doesn’t that help? The answer is yes and no. A first offender may be eligible for a lighter sentence than a repeat offender. However, your … Continue reading
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CAN I LOSE MY DRIVER’S LICENSE BECAUSE OF A DUI IN ILLINOIS?
You have been arrested for DUI. You remember the police officer said something about a suspension, but you don’t remember exactly what. And what if you are found guilty? Will you lose your license then? Generally, a first-time DUI results … Continue reading
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Tagged drivers license, revocation, statutory summary suspension, suspension, zero tolerance
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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
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“I WAS PULLED OVER IN A ROADBLOCK!”: WHEN YOU ARE ARRESTED FOR DUI AT A POLICE CHECKPOINT
You were driving home from a party. As you approached the intersection near your home, you noticed what appeared to be a police roadblock with flashing lights. Officers were stopping cars and checking IDs. When it was your turn, you … Continue reading
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Tagged arrest, checkpoint, DUI, DUI arrest, roadblock, sobriety checkpoint
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CAN POLICE USE THE RESULTS OF A HOSPITAL BLOOD TEST AGAINST YOU?
You thought you were safe to drive, but unfortunately, you caused an accident. An ambulance took you and the other party to the hospital. At the hospital, the nurse drew your blood to run some tests. One test was for … Continue reading
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Tagged blood draw, exigent circumstances, hospital test
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DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSE IN ILLINOIS
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
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CAN YOU REFUSE TO GIVE A BLOOD OR URINE SAMPLE WHEN THERE IS A VALID SEARCH WARRANT?
According to a recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, the answer is no. Further, you could end up with additional criminal charges. In People v. Hutt, an officer obtained a search warrant for the defendant’s blood and urine after arresting him … Continue reading
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WHAT IS RECKLESS DRIVING IN ILLINOIS?
A charge of reckless driving can be a kind of catch-all offense for police. It can cover everything from excessive speeding to swerving around corners to weaving in and out of traffic. Although less serious than a DUI, it can … Continue reading
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