Fred Mark Dry: Illinois Drug Crimes Attorney

If you're facing a drug charge, an attorney's experience can be the difference between dropped or lesser charges and a hefty sentence or penalty. Your attorney needs to be able to anticipate the actions of the prosecution and prepare a strategic defense.

Quite simply, there's no substitute for experience. With over 32 years of experience, Fred is qualified to provide expert guidance and legal counsel in cases involving:

• Possession of a controlled substance, including unlawful prescription medications, cannabis or marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, ecstasy, and methamphetamine possession and manufacture
• Intent to distribute, conspiracy to deliver and unlawful delivery
• Driving while under the influence of a controlled substance or cannabis
• Entrapment, illegal search and seizure, warrant-less search and eavesdrop orders
• Possession of controlled substances or Cannabis delivered by U.S. Mail, FedEx, UPS

The immediate issues to consider are:

• Was your arrest legal?
• Was the search of you, your home or car legal?
• Was an arrest warrant or search warrant properly issued & executed?

Fred is intimately familiar with the methods and procedures law enforcement uses while making an arrest. This knowledge is valuable for building a strong defense, and can help provide insight to the strength of the state's case. As a result, you will have the information to decide whether to take your case to trial or opt for a plea bargain.

The following links are to external websites with helpful legal resources and information:

Illinois Drug Laws & Punishments - Provided by Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Controlled Substances Act
Illinois Cannabis Control Act