Orland Park, IL
Criminal defense Lawyer at Orland Park, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client, who was temporarily in Illinois for employment purposes, was arrested and charged with DUI after police observed a possible drag racing situation. The arresting officer testified that he allowe ... d Client to move his vehicle even after he determined possible impairment. At trial, we argued that this alone creates doubt in the case. The Court ultimately agreed and found Client not guilty of DUI.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client, an out-of-state CDL holder was arrested and charged with DUI after police observed client drive into oncoming lanes of traffic and swerve into a bicycle lane. The officer testified that Client' ... s speech was slurred and Client had a strong odor of alcohol. At trial, successfully argued to the Court that the officer's observations did not constitute sufficient evidence to convict. Ultimately, the Court agreed and found Client not guilty, this preserving Client's CDL.
OUTCOME: $150,000 Settlement
Client, a passenger in their sister's vehicle, was involved in a significant accident after the vehicle jumped a curb and came to a rest upside down. Client's medical bills exceeded $50,000 but Client' ... s sister only had auto insurance in the amount half of this. After significant and through investigations, or office found an applicable Underinsured Bodily Injury policy through Client's resident relative clause. Based on the newly discovered policy, our office was able to obtain the maximum amount of compensation for Client's past and future medical care.
OUTCOME: DUI Suspension Lifted/DUI Not Guilty
Client was arrested after being stopped by law enforcement for speeding 35 MPH over the speed limit and admitting to consuming 5 beers shortly before the traffic stop, while also failing field sobriety ... testing. In addition, Client was facing a 12 month suspension of their driving privileges. On the second Court date, we successfully persuaded the Court that there was no probable cause for Client to be arrested. The Court agreed and lifted Client's suspension and found Client not guilty of DUI.
OUTCOME: Charges Reduced/Dismissed
Client, a CDL holder and owner/operator, was cited by State Police for speeding over 100 MPH on a highway, Improper Lane Usage, Following too Closely and Failure to Signal when required. Based on Clien ... t's prior driving history, a finding of guilty on any of the offense would lead to a disqualification of his CDL and inability to support his family. After intensive and thorough negotiations with prosecutors, we were able to successfully have the speeding citation reduced and obtained a dismissal on all other violations, thus saving Client's CDL from disqualification.
OUTCOME: All Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with DUI after submitting to a breath test revealing a BAC of over .08. Our office appeared in Court after requesting materials from the prosecution over the course of n ... umerous months. Based on the lack of the prosecution's compliance with the request, our office filed a Motion for Sanctions requesting a dismissal of the case, which the Court granted. All charges against Client were dismissed as a result.
OUTCOME: Suspension Removed
Client was arrested and charged with DUI and facing a one year driver's license suspension for refusing to submit to testing. On the first court date, we successfully argued that the arresting officer ... did not properly complete the necessary paperwork after the arrest. The Court agreed and as a result, the one year suspension was removed.
OUTCOME: Dismissal
Client was arrested and charged with their third DUI in the past year-and-a-half after being involved in a hit-and-run accident while having their minor child in the vehicle and discovery of open alcoh ... ol in the vehicle. Client was facing a revocation of their license and the possibility of six months in jail due to having a minor in the vehicle at the time. After many months, we filed a Motion for Sanctions alleging that the prosecutors violated certain rights of the Client by failing to disclose necessary evidence. Based on the Motion, the Court dismissed the charges against Client.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client was arrested and charged with DUI after being involved in a single car accident and admitting to consuming alcohol. The State attempted to prove that Client was guilty of DUI because of their de ... meanor with law enforcement. At trial, successfully persuaded the Court that Client's behavior and demeanor were a result of a prior traumatic experience and cannot be used to prove alcohol intoxication. The Court agreed and found Client Not Guilty of DUI.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Client was caught on video removing and damaging property of a neighbor without their permission, leading to a charge of Criminal Damage to Property. After intense and thorough negotiations, successful ... ly persuaded the prosecution to dismiss the charge in exchange for a small amount of restitution, allowing Client to avoid a conviction on their background.
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