Over 150 DUI arrests by a decorated Chicago area policeman have been dropped because the police officer was caught falsifying arrest information.  Chicago police officer John Haleas, who had recently been honored for writing up the most DUI arrests in Cook County, has been indicted for perjury, obstruction of justice and official misconduct for lyin.  Apparntly, Officer Haleas failed to follow departmental procedure regarding the administration of field sobriety tests, breath tests and legally required warnings.

While most police officers are honest, hardworking and diligent in performing their duties. you have an absolute right question or challenge an arresting officer's conduct during your DUI or other criminal arrest.  The Georgia legislature has put into place important safeguards to protect citizens against overzealous police officers and prosecutors.  Sometimes the state's mistakes are not as significant as those of Officer Haleas.  However even minor deviations from procedure can provide you and your lawyer leverage to challenge an arrest, and can help in lawyer-prosecutor negotiations.

Thanks to Chicago DUI lawyer Ava George Stewart for posting information about Officer Haleas.