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*NEW* 3 Car Accident, Defendant Unable to Stand-Not Guilty

Driver allegedly ran a red light, T-boned a car, hit another car and plowed into the side of a building. Defendant unable to stand on her own, police testify to a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Oak Lawn Police Department charged driver with DUI. DUI Defense Team successfully argue that poor balance was due to accident and remaining evidence not beyond a reasonable doubt. Not Guilty after Bench Trial.

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*NEW* .10 Breathalyzer-Not Guilty

Driver charged with first DUI by Sauk Village Police. Police testify that Defendant failed all standardized field sobriety tests and had a breathalyzer reading of .10 BAC. During cross examination, officer admitted that field sobriety test failures were technical failures rather than loss of physical faculties due to alcohol consumption. Officer also admitted to 2 ½ hour delay between arrest and breath test. Not Guilty after Bench Trial.

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2nd DUI w/.227 Breathalyzer and Revoked License--Dismissed

Defendant charged by Chicago Police with DUI and Driving While License Revoked. Defendant alleged to have performed improper U-turn and driven up on sidewalk. Defendant facing mandatory 30 days in jail upon conviction. Wigell & Associates files Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence which was granted. State files Motion to Reconsider which is denied, case dismissed.

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Petition to Rescind Summary Suspension Granted

Flossmoor Police arrest Defendant for DUI allegedly after attending a party at the Olympia Fields residence of a well known R&B artist. Defendant failed all field sobriety tests, PBT, and evidentiary breath test. Wigell & Associates argue that 4 stiletto heels affected sobriety tests. Petition to Rescind Granted, driving privileges reinstated in full.

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4th DUI Caught on Video with .203 BreathalyzerReduced to Reckless Driving

Defendant arrested by Park Forest Police Department for his fourth DUI. Arrest caught on video. Breath test almost three times the limit and driving on a revoked license. Defendant facing mandatory jail time upon conviction. Wigell & Associates DUI Defense Team successfully negotiates to have DUI amended to Reckless Driving, all other charges dismissed, no jail time.

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Defendant Urinated During DUI Stop Not Guilty

Defendant charged by Oak Lawn Police Department with his 2nd DUI. 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. Not guilty of DUI after Bench Trial.

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3 Police Officers Testify in DUI Jury TrialNot Guilty

Worth Police arrest and charge Defendant with DUI. Three officers arrive on scene and testify that Defendant was extremely intoxicated, insulting, and referred to officers as racists and Nazis. While in the police station, officers testify that Defendant urinated in her pants without warning. Not Guilty after Jury Trial.

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Probation in Reckless Homicide after Testing Positive for Marijuana

Woman charged by Calumet City Police with Reckless Homicide after her vehicle crossed the center line, causing a head on collision which killed her fianc` passenger. Blood test revealed marijuana in her system. Defendant facing 14 years in prison and prosecutors asking for jail time. DUI Defense Team successfully negotiates for probation after a Supreme Court Rule 402 Conference. No jail time.

CHARGED W/DUI AFTER PASSENGER JUMPS OUT OF MOVING CAR

Driver charged in Putnam County with driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, and driving under the influence of intoxicating compounds after passenger jumped out of the moving vehicle. Defendant admitted drinking and taking Vicodin to police. At trial, prosecution called two police officers, a pharmacist, a paramedic, and an independent witness. Jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges after less than one hour of deliberation.

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DUI DEFENDANT FAILS ALL FIELD TESTS ON VIDEO-NOT GUILTY

Defendant found by Illinois State Police passed out behind the wheel of the car on the side of the highway. Defendant had vomited on himself and appeared extremely intoxicated on police in-car video. Wigell & Associates DUI Defense Team argue that no keys to vehicle were found in car or on Defendant. Petition to rescind statutory summary suspension granted, not guilty of DUI after bench trial.

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2nd DUI NOT GUILTY AFTER HIT & RUN ACCIDENT

Defendant charged by Chicago Heights Police with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. Officer testifies at trial that Defendant failed all field sobriety tests. Officer impeached by Wigell & Associates DUI Defense Team at trial, answering over 15 questions with, "I don't recall." Jury deliberated for only 45 minutes before returning not guilty verdicts on all charges.

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*NEW*  Breathalyzer Almost Three Times Legal Limit--Not Guilty

Defendant charged by Phoenix Police with two counts of DUI and Speeding.  Officer testified that Defendant was stopped for speeding, failed all field sobriety tests, admitted that he was drunk, and had a .210 breath test reading.  At trial, Wigell & Associates excluded failed breathalyzer result and severely damaged officer's testimony on cross examination.  Not Guilty of all charges after Bench Trial.

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.095 Breathalyzer Admitted at Trial--Acquitted of All Charges

Hazel Crest Police stop Defendant for traffic violation.  Defendant failed two field sobriety tests and failed breath test with a .095 BAC.  At trial Defendant stipulated to breathalyzer reading.  Wigell & Associates DUI Defense Team obtained a Not Guilty on all charges by impeaching the accuracy of the breath test result.  Under cross examination, the arresting officer admitted that he had not followed the proper procedures prior to administering the breath test.

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Not Guilty Despite .325 BAC and Accident

Defendant found on highway by Illinois State Police after single car accident.  Defendant transported by Chicago Fire Department to hospital where a blood test indicated a blood alcohol level over four times the legal limit (.325 blood alcohol content).  At trial, prosecution could not prove that Defendant was driving the vehicle.  Defendant Not Guilty of all charges.

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No Headlights and Driving on Wrong Side of Road

Markham Police stop Defendant for driving at night without his headlights on, and for driving on the wrong side of the road.  Defendant failed all standardized field sobriety tests.  Officer's testimony impeached on cross examination through omission of details in police report.  Not Guilty after Bench Trial.

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Not Guilty on DUI with Accident and Open Alcohol

Defendant hit three parked cars.  Admitted drinking five beers to Kankakee Police.  Defendant failed all field sobriety tests.  Open beer can found in Defendant's pocket.  Not Guilty after Jury Trial.

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DUI with Written Statement "I'm Drunk"--Not Guilty

Defendant involved in hit and run accident and arrested for DUI.  Defendant signs written statement to Park Forest Police that he drank a fifth of Hennessy by himself, got into a car accident, and fled the scene because he was too drunk.  Officer testifies that Defendant was so intoxicated that Defendant fell over after exiting vehicle.  Finding not guilty of DUI after Bench Trial.

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2nd DUI with .187 Blood Test--Not Guilty

Defendant charged in 2nd DUI submitted to blood test indicating a BAC of .187, over double the legal limit of .08.  Defendant allegedly assaults Chicago Heights Police Officer, and attempts suicide while in custody.  Blood test suppressed and excluded at trial.  Negative evidence of Defendant's suicidal and erratic behavior excluded from trial on Defendant's Motion.  Finding not guilty of DUI and Assault after Jury Trial.

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High Speed Chase at Over 80 mph--Not Guilty

Defendant charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer.  Lynwood Police officer positively identifies Defendant at trial.  Officer testifies that Defendant crashed car and turned to look at officer upon exiting vehicle and running away.  Finding not guilty after Jury Trial.

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Finding of Not Guilty on DUI with Unusual Defense

Defendant charged with DUI.  Defendant failed field sobriety tests according to University Park Police Officer.  Using the officers own squad car video to impeach him, Wigell & Associates, obtained a not guilty.  Wigell & Associates successfully argued that Defendant performed poorly on field sobriety tests, not because she was intoxicated, but because she was overweight.

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Breathalyzer Inadmissible in 2nd DUI—Finding Not Guilty

Defendant charged with 2nd DUI.  Defendant takes breathalyzer with a result over three times legal limit.  Wigell & Associates object to admission of breathalyzer results at trial based on improper foundation and Discovery violations.  Breathalyzer excluded.  Police officer’s field sobriety test testimony severely impeached on cross examination, finding of not guilty.

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Probation in Reckless Homicide

19 year old Defendant charged with Reckless Homicide and Aggravated DUI.  Victim decapitated when Defendant drives off roadway and hits telephone pole in Midlothian, Illinois.  Defendant facing 3 to 14 years in jail.  Prosecution asks for prison time.  Wigell & Associates successfully argues for probation.

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