DUI Defense
Aggravated DUI
Reduced to reckless driving
Challenged the traffic stop and breathalyzer calibration records; charge reduced to a non-DUI traffic offense.
Fairview Heights sits on the I-64 corridor between St. Louis and Belleville, and DUI arrests there are among the most common in St. Clair County. Most originate from Illinois State Police traffic stops on the interstate or from Fairview Heights PD enforcement along Highway 159 and Collinsville Road. All Fairview Heights DUI cases proceed to the St. Clair County Courthouse in Belleville.
DUI arrests on I-64 frequently involve Illinois State Police Troop 8, with breathalyzer testing conducted at the scene or at a nearby processing facility. The 46-day statutory summary suspension clock starts at arrest, so the Petition to Rescind must be filed promptly to preserve the right to challenge the suspension.
Fairview Heights DUI defense includes both the civil statutory summary suspension proceeding and the criminal charge. The firm handles the Petition to Rescind, appears at the hearing, coordinates the MDDP application with the Secretary of State, and defends the criminal case through trial if necessary.
Full DUI Defense practice overviewField sobriety, breathalyzer, and chemical-test defense, plus license reinstatement after revocation.
Illinois DUI defense is technical. The State must prove that the defendant was in actual physical control of the vehicle and was under the influence — either by BAC at or above 0.08% or by impairment evidence. Every element is contestable, and every piece of evidence the State relies on was generated by a procedure with rules that the officer must follow.
The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests — Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand — are validated only when administered exactly as the NHTSA manual prescribes. Wrong surface, inadequate instructions, failure to demonstrate, weather conditions, and the defendant's medical history all undermine the evidentiary value of the tests. The firm cross-examines the officer's training and the test administration in detail.
DUI Defense cases from Fairview Heights are typically heard at the St. Clair County Courthouse. The firm appears in this courthouse regularly and is familiar with its judges, prosecutors, and procedures.
Decades of appearances in St. Clair County courthouses. Familiar with the judges, prosecutors, and local procedures that shape your case.
Your case is handled by Cheryl Whitley personally — not handed off to associates or paralegals. Direct communication from intake to resolution.
Every case is prepared as if it will go to trial. That preparation drives better plea negotiations and stronger outcomes at every stage.
Emergencies don't wait for business hours. The firm is reachable when you need guidance most — including evenings and weekends.
Challenged the traffic stop and breathalyzer calibration records; charge reduced to a non-DUI traffic offense.
Challenged the traffic stop and field sobriety administration; all DUI charges were dismissed.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Confidential consultation for dui defense matters across St. Clair County. Share a few details and Cheryl will respond personally — typically within one business day.