DUI - Drunk Driving/Driving Under the Influence Defense
Recent Cases:
People v. AS (Cook County 2006/2007)
Defendant was charged with felony DUI. Mr. Rosenblat represented Defendant at the preliminary hearing and the court found no probable cause. Mr. Rosenblat filed a motion to preclude the state from presenting evidence related to defendant’s field sobriety tests because the police officer failed to capture the test on camera in violation of the police department’s general orders. The judge granted the motion and the police will not be permitted to testify as to the field sobriety tests.
People v. GM (Cook County 2006)
Defendant was charged with DUI. On the day this matter was set for trial, the state dismissed the DUI charge.
People v. SM (Cook County 2006)
Defendant was charged with DUI. Mr. Rosenblat filed a petition to quash the statutory summary suspension, which was granted by the court. On the day this matter was set for trial, the state dismissed the DUI charge.
People v. AA (Cook County 2006)
Defendant was charged with DUI. Mr. Rosenblat filed a petition to quash the statutory summary suspension, which was granted by the court.
How can a DUI attorney help?
Mr. Rosenblat, as a DUI defense attorney will conduct a thorough client interview to discuss and explore all areas surrounding the client’s arrest for DUI. DUI arrests usually encompass two procedures, a civil proceeding consisting of the statutory summary suspension of the client’s driver’s license and the criminal proceeding consisting of the criminal DUI charge and related offenses. Mr. Rosenblat will advise the client on the options and the appropriate courses of action based on the facts, the law, and the client’s preferences. Mr. Rosenblat is an experienced attorney who practices DUI defense.
Contact Mr. Rosenblat to discuss your driving under the influence (DUI) arrest.
Being in control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense, usually a misdemeanor but with recent amendments to the DUI laws, DUI’s are increasingly being upgraded to a felony. A conviction on DUI charges may result in jail or prison time, fines, and revocation or suspension of ones driver's license.
Mr. Rosenblat has defended countless individuals charged with DUI with tremendous success as his recent cases demonstrate. Mr. Rosenblat is knowledgeable and experienced in driving under the influence (DUI) laws and in the Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) preformed by the police to establish probable cause to arrest. Mr. Rosenblat is known for his aggressive and professional representation of his clients.
If you or someone you know has been charged with any type of driving under the influence crime in Illinois, you need the help of Mr. Rosenblat an Illinois lawyer experienced in DUI defense.
What is DUI?
DUI is an abbreviation for Driving under the Influence. A person is guilty of DUI if he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state. (Presently 0.08)
§ 625 ILCS 5/11-501. (As amended by P.A. 94-329) Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof
Sec. 11-501. (a) A person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within this State while:
(1) the alcohol concentration in the person's blood or breath is 0.08 or more based on the definition of blood and breath units in Section 11-501.2;
(2) under the influence of alcohol;
(3) under the influence of any intoxicating compound or combination of intoxicating compounds to a degree that renders the person incapable of driving safely;
(4) under the influence of any other drug or combination of drugs to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely driving;
(5) under the combined influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or compounds to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely driving; or
(6) there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound in the person's breath, blood, or urine resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis listed in the Cannabis Control Act , a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or an intoxicating compound listed in the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act.
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