TLC Podcast Episode 81: Sarah Toney on DUI Defense
“They’re people who made a mistake. If you’re willing to put in the time and hold their hand through the process, they’ll never forget that.”
In this week’s podcast, Sarah Toney, a criminal defense specialist and TLC faculty member, discusses the world of DWI/DUI and the interplay between the TLC methods in both trial and pretrial settings. As a national leader in DUI defense, Sarah shares her insight into defending these crimes and how best to apply the TLC methods toward that goal.
From flaws and inconsistencies in field sobriety, breathalyzer, and blood testing to unnecessarily harsh sentencing practices, Sarah shines a light on a range of statutory issues, exploring the many ways in which everyday drivers can be subject to false accusations and rights violations. Paired with a comparison of laws throughout the nation, this episode gives listeners a comprehensive inside look at DUI defense to help them better navigate this complex legal landscape in their own practices.
Important Links
- Registration is open for TLC’s 2021 courses! Register today to secure your spot:
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- In Defense of the Damned – May 23-31, 2021
- 3-Week Colleges
- Trial Skills Foundation – June 6-12, 2021 (Sarah Toney will be on staff!)
Episode Guest, Sarah Toney
Sarah Toney is a Chicago DUI and criminal defense attorney who has been teaching TLC seminars since 2019. She has been an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law for the past 13 years and was appointed by the Governor of Illinois to serve on the Task Force on Forensic Science in January 2020.
In 2014, Sarah was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the Illinois State Bar Association and in 2019 was named a Top 100 Lawyer by Illinois Super Lawyers, and to the Top 50 Women in Law by Illinois Super Lawyers. She was elected to the Board of Governors of the IL State Bar Association in 2019 and was appointed by the President to be on the Board of the Illinois Bar Foundation. She is also past Chair of Traffic Laws and Court committee, the Law Office Management Committee, and LAWPAC of the IL State Bar Association.
