Winning a DUI Trial in Illinois

To win a DUI trial in Illinois you have to understand the basics of trial law. Specifically, who has the burden of proof. At all times from your arrest for DUI through to the end of the trial, you are presumed innocent of the charge. This means the State has the burden (requirement) to prove…

Electronic Communication Device While Driving

Electronic Communication Device While Driving: Using a cell phone while driving is a violation of the Illinois Statute 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2.   Can I use a cell phone when I am stopped in traffic? Yes.  The law states a cell phone can be used if the following conditions are met.  First, the vehicle is stopped…

Video of your Illinois DUI Arrest

If your arrested for DUI there may or may not be a video of the police officer stopping your vehicle and you performing the field sobriety tests. Each police department has its own video recording rules. Some police departments do not have in-car video and other’s do. By law, all Illinois State Police have in-car…

CDL Driver, Speeding 60mph in a 30mph Zone = Not Guilty

Yesterday I did a trial in Joliet on a Lockport speeding case. My client, a CDL truck driver was driving his commercial vehicle (a Vovlo truck with 53 foot trailer) on Route 7 into Lockport. He was coming down from the bridge into Lockport when a Lockport police officer used radar and clocked him going…

Police Will Lie to You on a DUI Stop / Investigation

During a traffic stop a police officer may tell you that he has to have you perform the Field Sobriety Tests, (walk and turn, one leg stand, etc) because it is his department’s police and that it is routine and you can be on your way in a few minutes. During the tests, the officer…