THE CASE Accident with police car Failed Breath Test Statutory Summary Suspension for Failing Breath Test (6 month driver’s license suspension) DUI charge following arrest THE OUTCOME Breath Test evidence suppressed Breath Test Suspension Rescinded (cancelled) Not Guilty of DUI after trial Definitely a happy and satisfied client of Chicago…
What is an Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device is similar to a breathalyzer device. An ignition interlock device, however, is connected to a vehicle dashboard or other location inside a vehicle and requires that a driver breathe into the device prior to starting it. If the ignition interlock…
In the state of Illinois, if you plead guilty to, are on supervision for or are convicted of DUI, you cannot have the DUI expunged or sealed. However, if you are able to get your charges dismissed or are found not guilty, then you can have your DUI arrest record sealed…
Burglary You do not have to take or attempt to take another person’s property in order to be charged with burglary. A person can be charged with burglary under Illinois law simply for entering another person’s property with the intent to commit a felony or theft. The property can by any…
Clear Your Record With Defense Attorney Fred Mark Dry Interviewer: What does that mean, to expunge something? Fred Dry: Expunge means to erase the record. Interviewer: What would be the difference between an expungement and getting something sealed? Fred Dry: Expungement essentially destroys all the records. Sealing just makes it more difficult to get…
According to Chicago lawyer Fred Mark Dry, Illinois crimes are broken down into two major groups – felonies and misdemeanors. A crime punishable with incarceration for less than one year is a misdemeanor while all other crimes are considered felonies. Chicago Criminal Lawyer Explains: Misdemeanor Crime Misdemeanors are criminal offenses…
According to Illinois criminal law, Domestic Battery is when a person knowingly or intentionally causes physical harm to a family member. If you or a loved one has been charged with domestic battery, don’t wait to call Chicago criminal defense lawyer or Chicago criminal defense attorney. Domestic battery cases that…
Chicago criminal lawyer Fred Mark Dry explains the differences and possible punishments of criminal sexual abuse and assault versus aggravated sexual abuse and assault in Illinois. For more information or to discuss Illinois sex crimes and charges, speak with a competent Chicago criminal law attorney. Sex between two consenting persons…
Unlawful Traffic Stops And Illegal Searches And Seizure By Police Police officers are normally not allowed to search a car during traffic stops, however it can be easy to give the officer a valid reason to search a car if the driver is not careful. If an officer observes a…
Chicago DUI Attorney Fred Mark Dry comments on news item in www.14News.com about teen getting hurt and charged with DUI after Hamilton County, IL car accident. The article provides few details about the case. If he was found behind the wheel, it is evident that he was the driver. The person who ran…