People v. DeForest Clark
Jan 14, 2014OUTCOME: Law Declared Unconstitutional in Trial Court
Oral Arguments Challenging the Legality of the Illinois Eavesdropping Laws
Donald John Ramsell's Legal Cases (7)
Wheaton, IL
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +4 more
People v Budziszewski
May 06, 2010OUTCOME: Not Guilty Jury Verdict less than 1 hour
Defendant was found inside her car in a hotel parking lot. She allegedly had the keys in her hands, and failed all field sobriety tests. The Bar manager testified that he saw her drunk and driving prio ... r to police arrival. After vigorous cross-examination by attorney Donald Ramsell, the jury rejected his testimony and acquitted the defendant at trial.
Illinois v. McKown
Feb 19, 2010OUTCOME: Ramsell wins DUI in Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a conviction and ordered a new trial after Don Ramsell took over the appeal of a woman convicted of DUI. Ramsell proved that the sobriety test given to the woman was ... not proven to have been conducted in accordance with NHTSA standards. This case was followed by police and attorneys nationwide. The decision establishes new standards for the HGN (eye) test in Illinois, limiting its value dramtically. The test can no longer be used to prove actual intoxication or alcohol concentration, and the police will no be required to undertake extensive training before using it on the street.
People v. One GMC, et. al.
Nov 17, 2009OUTCOME: DUI Vehicle Forfeiture Law Unconstitutional
Court declares the Illinois Vehicle Forfeiture Law is in violation of Due Process Clause of Illinois and US Constitutions, and orders cars released for 3 Ramsell clients.
Illinois v. Lidster
N/AOUTCOME: Roadblock Sustained
Ramsell appeared and argued Before the Supreme Court of the United States against the constitutionality of a roadblock.
People v McKown
N/AOUTCOME: HGN Test Requires Scientific Hearing
Recently, Donald Ramsell appeared and argued before the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the validity and reliability of the DUI sobriety test called horizontal gaze nystagmus. Ramsell is asking the co ... urt to bar its use as proof of alcohol intoxication levels in Illinois, and to require more training should it be admitted for consumption only.
People v Sandoval
N/AOUTCOME: DUI Cases dismissed Lack of Speedy Trial
Ramsell appeared and argued this case before the Illinois Supreme Court, asking to uphold the dismissal of all charges against the defendant for lack of a speedy trial.
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