OWI / PAC .16 – (March 2023)

Result: Amended to Reckless Driving

Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi

Summary: An Illinois driver facing license revocation was charged with OWI after a routine traffic stop for a headlamp violation. His BAC was .16. At an Administrative Review hearing, Attorney Chirafisi established that the officer failed to observe the mandatory 20-minute period before breath testing, making the result inadmissible. The state amended the charge to Reckless Driving, avoiding a lengthy revocation and preserving the client’s Illinois driving privileges.

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