A moving violation occurs when an Illinois traffic law is violated by the driver while the vehicle is in motion, such as speeding, Chicago drunk driving or running a red light. Non-moving violations are typically related to parking violations, faulty equipment or paperwork violations (insurance, registration, inspection). Driving While Intoxicated…
Drug Crime Attorney Fred Dry Designer drugs refer to any types of drugs created in a laboratory, and the term includes illicit substances such as MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol (roofies), LSD (acid), bath salts, and methamphetamine. These types of drugs are often made in a lab, a loosely used…
Interviewer: What would you say is the most difficult aspect that you have to deal with as an attorney when it comes to sex crimes? Fred Dry: I think the willingness of judges and juries to believe the person who’s complaining over the person who’s defending. A defense case has to be much…
Interviewer: What would you say are some of the more common misconceptions that people have about sex related crimes? Fred Dry: In many cases, people believe that cases on sex related crimes can’t be won, even if they’re not guilty. They believe they can’t get a fair trial because of the nature…
Interviewer: How much weight do they actually have in court? Is it something that someone should be concerned about? Fred Dry: Field sobriety tests do hold weight as DUI evidence in court. However, the outcome will be dependent on the court’s ability to have a clear understanding of how the tests were administered, including…
Interviewer: What does it mean to be indicted? Fred Dry: An indictment is a way of starting a felony prosecution. It’s a powerful word. Most people respond very negatively to it, but it’s just a means of starting a prosecution. It involves the grand jury. In Illinois you can start a felony case…
Choosing a Chicago attorney who primarily deals with the area of law you need assistance with is critical to the outcome of your case. Obtain referrals, contact the local bar association and find out information about the attorney. Do not hire a Chicago attorney without checking their background. If possible,…
Interviewer: What are some things that you recommend that someone look for in a lawyer? And at the same time, what are some red flags? Fred Dry: The most important thing about seeking a lawyer for any type of the case is finding a lawyer who is willing to actually fight for…
Defense Against Your Charges With a Leading Chicago DUI Attorney Having a Chicago DUI attorney is vital. Each year, thousands of people are arrested in Illinois for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Drunk drivers are estimated to cause the deaths of more than 300 people each year and put…
Interviewer: I hear these days that police officers are going undercover and doing things to apprehend sex offenders. Is that something that you’ve seen? Fred Dry: I had at least one client accused of prostitution who was a student of the law and she knew about the Illinois eavesdropping law which has…