Attorney Donald N. MacNeil's Legal Cases

DUI and DWI

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs—Not Guilty

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Two friends got into an argument while driving. Passenger hit driver over the head with a flashlight and jumped out of the car traveling at approximately 55 m.p.h. When police arrived on scene they s ... poke to driver who admitted to drinking and taking popular pain killer Vicodin. He was charged with driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, driving under the influence of drugs, and driving under the influence of intoxicating compounds. At trial, Putnam County Prosecutor called a total of five witnesses, including two police officers, a pharmacist, a paramedic, and an independent witness. Jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges after less than one hour of deliberation.

DUI and DWI

Blood Alcohol Level Almost 4 Time Legal Limit—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant found by Illinois State Police on the side of the highway after what appeared to be a single car accident. Defendant appeared to be severely intoxicated, and was transported to the hospital ... by Chicago Fire Department. A blood test at the hospital indicated a blood alcohol level of .325. At trial, Illinois DUI lawyer Donald N. MacNeil argued that the Cook County prosecutor could not prove that Defendant was the driver. Finding of not guilty.

DUI and DWI

.210 Breathalyzer Suppressed—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Driver stopped by Phoenix Police for speeding. Officer detects odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. According to the police report, Defendant fails all field sobriety tests and takes ... a breath test which shows a .210 blood alcohol content. At trial, Cook County, Illinois DUI lawyer Donald N. MacNeil succeeded in having the breath test excluded from trial because the officer was not properly certified to administer the test. The officer’s testimony was damaged further under cross examination when he gave inconsistent answers. Finding of not guilty after bench trial.

DUI and DWI

DUI Defendant Appears Drunk on Squad Car Video—Not Guilty

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

While on routine patrol on Interstate 294 (I294), Illinois State Police find a vehicle parked on the side of the highway. Upon investigation Illinois State Trooper found a person in the driver’s seat ... passed out. ISP officer testified that Defendant had vomited on himself. On the trooper’s squad car video, defendant had difficulty standing and looked extremely intoxicated. He also failed all field sobriety tests. Illinois Criminal lawyer Donald N. MacNeil argued the Cook County Prosecutor at the Bridgeview court house did not prove that Defendant was driving or in actual physical control of the car. No keys to vehicle were found in car or on Defendant. Petition to rescind statutory summary suspension granted, not guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol after bench trial.

DUI and DWI

DUI Driver Failed Breath Test—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Driver stopped by Hazel Crest Police for a traffic violation. Police suspect driver of drunk driving. Driver fails two field tests and takes a breathalyzer which indicates a reading of .095. At tria ... l, Illinois DUI attorney Donald N. MacNeil agrees to the admission of the breath test result. Under cross examination, officer is forced to concede that he failed to follow the proper procedures in giving breath test. Defendant acquitted of all charges.

DUI and DWI

No Headlights and Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road—Not Guilty

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant found by Markham Police driving on the wrong side of the road at night without his headlights on. Defendant failed all field sobriety tests and charged with driving under the influence of al ... cohol in Cook County, Illinois at Markham court. Illinois DUI lawyer impeached police officer’s testimony by demonstrating inconsistencies between his testimony and his police report. Not guilty of DUI.

DUI and DWI

Accident with 3 Parked Cars and Open Alcohol in Vehicle—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant charged by Kankakee Police with drunk driving after hitting three parked cars. At the jury trial in the Kankakee Court, police testified that Defendant admitted to drinking five beers at a s ... trip club, and that he failed all standardized field sobriety tests. Police also found an open 24oz beer can in the car. Kankakee County DUI lawyer Donald N. MacNeil discredited the field tests through cross examination and argued that the prosecutor did not prove the Defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury agreed and found him not guilty.

DUI and DWI

Defendant Gives Written Statement to Police “I’m Drunk”—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant charged with driving under the influence of alcohol by Park Forest Police. Under interrogation by police, defendant give a written statement admitting that he drank a bottle of Hennessy cogn ... ac, got into an accident, and fled the scene because he was intoxicated. Police further testify that defendant could not stand and almost fell over when exiting the vehicle. Not guilty of DUI after bench trial.

DUI and DWI

Jury Acquits 2nd DUI Offender with .187 Blood Alcohol Level

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant charged by Chicago Heights Police with his second DUI offense. Defendant submits to a blood test with indicates a .187 BAC (blood alcohol level). While in police custody, defendant begins a ... cting erratic, allegedly assaults the police officers, and attempts suicide. Illinois DUI attorney Donald N. MacNeil filed a motion to suppress the blood test. The motion to suppress was grated and the over-the-limit blood test was excluded from trial. DUI lawyer MacNeil also successfully argued that the jury should not hear evidence of the suicide attempt. Jury found defendant not guilty of all charges.

DUI and DWI

Not Guilty of DUI with Creative Defense

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant charged with driving under the influence of alcohol by University Park Police. Defendant filmed performing field sobriety tests on squad car video. Police testify that defendant failed all t ... ests. Illinois DUI attorney Donald N. MacNeil successfully argued that defendant performed poorly on field tests, not because she was intoxicated, but because she was overweight. Not guilty of all charges.

Donald N. MacNeil's Legal Cases (68)

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs—Not Guilty

Blood Alcohol Level Almost 4 Time Legal Limit—Not Guilty of DUI

.210 Breathalyzer Suppressed—Not Guilty of DUI

DUI Defendant Appears Drunk on Squad Car Video—Not Guilty

DUI Driver Failed Breath Test—Not Guilty of DUI

No Headlights and Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road—Not Guilty

Accident with 3 Parked Cars and Open Alcohol in Vehicle—Not Guilty of DUI

Defendant Gives Written Statement to Police “I’m Drunk”—Not Guilty of DUI

Jury Acquits 2nd DUI Offender with .187 Blood Alcohol Level

Not Guilty of DUI with Creative Defense