Attorney Donald N. MacNeil's Legal Cases

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

2nd DUI Offense, .227 Breathtest and Revoked License—Case Dismissed

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OUTCOME: Case Dismissed

Defendant charged in Cook County at the Daley Center court by Chicago Police with DUI second offense, and Driving While License Revoked. Defendant alleged to have performed improper U-turn and driven ... his car up on the sidewalk. Later at the Chicago Police station, Defendant submitted to a Breathalyzer (breath test) which indicated a .227 BAC (blood alcohol content). Defendant facing mandatory 30 days in jail upon conviction. Cook County DUI attorney Donald N. MacNeil filed a pretrial motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence. Mr. MacNeil argued that there was no probable cause to arrest. The judge agree and granted the motion, suppressing the breath test and all other evidence. The Cook County prosecutor filed a Motion to Reconsider which was denied, case dismissed.

Criminal defense

Defendant Stabbed Cousin in Chest over Tequila—Not Guilty of All Charges

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Park Forest Police charge Defendant with Attempted First Degree Murder, a class X felony requiring a mandatory 6 to 30 years in prison upon conviction. The testimony at trial is that Defendant got ang ... ry at his cousin while they were doing shots of tequila. The evidence showed that Defendant picked up the knife they were using to cut limes with and stabbed his cousin in the chest, causing a life threatening injury and several days in the hospital. Cook County, Illinois criminal lawyer Donald N. MacNeil obtained a not guilty verdict despite written statements by three witnesses indicating that Defendant stabbed his cousin unprovoked.

Criminal defense

Not Guilty of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant charged by Dolton Police with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (UUW), a class 4 felony. Police officer testified at trial that he observed Defendant drive up to a group of young men, exit ... his vehicle, hold a pistol under the chin of one man and threaten to kill him. Defendant gives a hand written statement to police admitting same. Not Guilty of all charges after Bench Trial.

Criminal defense

Defendant Flees Police in a High Speed Chase—Not Guilty

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Lynwood Police charge defendant with felony charges of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer. At trial, police officer tells the jury that after chasing the defendant at over 80 mph, the def ... endant stopped his car and turned and looked at the officer before fleeing on foot. Cook County Criminal lawyer Donald N. MacNeil argued that the prosecutor had not proved defendant’s speed beyond a reasonable doubt, which was an essential element of the offense. The jury agreed and acquitted defendant of all charges.

DUI and DWI

20mph Over the Speed Limit & Fail All Field Tests on Video—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Defendant stopped for speeding 20 mph over the limit. Matteson police suspect that Defendant is drunk. Recorded on squad video, Defendant fails all field sobriety tests, and argues with cop to let hi ... m go. Judge in Markham court rules that Defendant was probably impaired and definitely had too much to drink to drive safely, but Cook County State’s Attorney didn’t prove that he was driving under the influence of alcohol beyond a reasonable doubt. Not guilty of DUI.

DUI and DWI

3 Cops Tell the Jury, “She’s Drunk”—Not Guilty of DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Worth Police arrest and charge Defendant with DUI at the Bridgeview Court. Three officers arrive on scene and testify that Defendant was extremely intoxicated, insulting, and referred to officers as “ ... racists” and “Nazis.” After her arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, Defendant was taken to the police station. While in the police station, officers testify that Defendant urinated in her pants without warning. Not Guilty after Jury Trial

DUI and DWI

Driver Urinated During Traffic Stop—Not Guilty of 2nd DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

Driver stopped by Oak Lawn Police Department and charged with his 2nd DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) At trial in Cook County, Illinois at the Bridgeview Court, Oak Lawn Police Lieutenant ... testified that Defendant could barely stand, recited his alphabet A, B, Z, indicated in jest that he was going to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, and staggered over to the bushes to urinate. Cook County, Illinois DUI attorney argued that the prosecutor did not prove case beyond a reasonable doubt. Not guilty of DUI after Bench Trial.

DUI and DWI

4th DUI Caught on Video with .203 Breathalyzer—Reduced to Reckless Driving

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OUTCOME: Charges Reduced

Park Forest Police Department stop Defendant for a traffic violation and determine that his license is revoked because of a prior DUI conviction. The police suspect driver is drunk and ask him to perf ... orm field sobriety tests, which are caught on squad car video. Defendant charged with his fourth driving under the influence of alcohol violation. Driver also submits to a breath test (Breathalyzer) at the station which indicates a .203 BAC (blood alcohol content). Defendant facing mandatory jail time upon conviction. Illinois lawyer successfully negotiates to have DUI amended to Reckless Driving, all other charges dismissed, no jail time.

DUI and DWI

Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension Granted

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OUTCOME: Petition to Rescind Granted

Flossmoor Police arrest Defendant for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Cook County at the Markham court after allegedly attending a party at the south suburban residence of a well known ... R&B artist. Police testified that Defendant failed all field sobriety tests and had a preliminary breath test (PBT) which was over the limit. DUI attorney Donald N. MacNeil argued to the judge that that the 4” stiletto heels affected sobriety tests. The Judge agreed. Petition to Rescind Granted, driving privileges reinstated in full.

Donald N. MacNeil's Legal Cases (68)

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

2nd DUI Offense, .227 Breathtest and Revoked License—Case Dismissed

Defendant Stabbed Cousin in Chest over Tequila—Not Guilty of All Charges

Not Guilty of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon

Defendant Flees Police in a High Speed Chase—Not Guilty

20mph Over the Speed Limit & Fail All Field Tests on Video—Not Guilty of DUI

3 Cops Tell the Jury, “She’s Drunk”—Not Guilty of DUI

Driver Urinated During Traffic Stop—Not Guilty of 2nd DUI

4th DUI Caught on Video with .203 Breathalyzer—Reduced to Reckless Driving

Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension Granted