Interviewer: Do DUI arrests happen mostly at night? Fred Dry: Most DUI arrests occur at night. That’s primarily because that’s when people tend to drink. If a police officer encounters signs of intoxication, he’s going to arrest the person regardless of the time of the day or night. A Defense Lawyer Can…
There are many myths regarding Chicago drunk driving laws. In Illinois, a driver is legally considered to be under the influence if they have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or more, have used any illegal substance, or are impaired by medication. The following topics address what a person needs…
Understanding Publicity With Chicago’s Foremost Criminal Defense Attorney Interviewer: If I were to get arrested for a crime. I tend to put myself into situations just for the sake of the interview, but if I got arrested, how public is my situation going to be? Fred Dry: Well, in some areas local newspapers…
An attorney at law is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients. A Chicago lawyer or Chicago attorney may practice within different areas of law for different types of legal cases. When looking…
How a Cook County DUI Attorney Can Help You Keep Your Driving Privileges Being arrested for driving under the influence or refusing to take a breath or blood test after a traffic stop could land you in some serious hot water. Even if you are sober, refusing the tests or blowing a 0.08% or…
A DUI, criminal offense or traffic ticket may suspend or revoke a person’s Illinois driver’s license. It is important to determine why the driver’s license has been suspended or revoked. Knowing this information is very important for a competent Chicago lawyer or Chicago attorney in preparing for court. The most…
The most basic definition of theft is taking something that does not belong to you. There are different levels of theft, often categorized into grand theft and petty theft. Not all theft has the same punishment. If you’ve been charged in Illinois with theft or robbery, call a Chicago criminal…
Interviewer: What are some reasons that clients cite for consenting to the field sobriety tests? Fred Dry: Mostly because they don’t think they’re drunk. A lot of people think their physical skills are better than they are. A lot of people don’t understand that they are not required to do them. The…
Interviewer: Is there any levy or any sort of diversion programs that are available for the first time offenders? Fred Dry: Some of these offenses allow probation but not all. Many of them permit probation but it depends upon the specific facts of each one. As in any criminal case situation, if…
Every year, it seems as if the heroin epidemic stays the same or gets worse, and due to overdoses and crimes associated with heroin addiction (such as theft or fraud), judges, police, and prosecutors tend to hand out the harshest sentences to those convicted of possessing, distributing, or manufacturing heroin. In fact,…