How valuable is it to be tough?
The McHenry County State's Attorney has taken a "tough" stance on rescission of statutory summary suspension. Also, they are tough when it comes to reduction of charge as a bargaining tool for DUIs.
Well, yesterday that toughness resulted in ALL of the charges being dismissed for my client. He was charged with possession of cannabis, open alcohol, failure to reduce speed (accident) and DUI (his third). I subpoenaed the officer to be at court. I tried to work the case out with the state and of course they refused to deal. He didn't show. Result = All charges are dismissed.
Is that being tough on DUI?
Ray Flavin
