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Understanding How To Expunge Your Juvenile Record
Growing up with a criminal record as a juvenile can greatly impact your future. From not getting into college to being denied employment, it is crucial to one’s future to get their record expunged. Expungement refers to all records of your juvenile record being...
Protecting Yourself From A False Accusation Of Assault
Fake assault accusations are rare, but they still do happen and result in damaged reputations and harsh consequences for the falsely accused. The key to fighting off a false accusation is by defending yourself. A criminal defense attorney at Franks & Rechenberg, P.C....
The Types of Charges You Might Face From A Bar Fight
Bar fights may not be viewed as a big deal, but the repercussions from engaging in one might be. You could walk away from a bar fight with both parties remaining uninjured, but that does not mean you will be free of consequence. No matter what the outcome is, fights...
How To Seal Your Record In Illinois
In Illinois, there are many reasons why you would want your record sealed. Though this is different from having it expunged, which refers to completely destroying the criminal record, it still has a significant impact on individuals in Illinois. The process of your...
Powdered Alcohol, Caffeine Ban in Illinois 2016
Effective January 1, 2016 the State of Illinois now joins 26 other states that ban the sale of powdered alcohol. The House Bill introducing this new legislation reads as follows: SB 67/PA 99-0051 Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that no person...
Crystal Lake Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney David B. Franks of the law firm of Franks & Rechenberg, P.C. has considerable experience in helping people who have been charged with crimes in Crystal Lake, IL. With over 15 years of criminal prosecution and defense, Attorney Franks has defended...
Rauner Allows Four Time DUI Offenders To Drive
In a controversial move, Republican Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill that will allow drivers with four convictions for DUI or impaired driving to receive restricted driving permits. This goes against (or perhaps as an addendum to) current Illinois DUI law, under...
Round Lake IL Criminal Defense
Have You Been Charged With A Crime in Round Lake Beach? If you have been charged with a crime in Round Lake, IL, it is in your best interests to hire an effective Criminal Defense Lawyer as soon as possible to avoid a harsh sentence. While you might not think that a...
Marengo Man Arrested DUI Weapons Charge in DeKalb County
A 53 year old Marengo resident is facing DUI and weapons charges after he was arrested in the early morning hours in DeKalb County after he pulled into a driveway that was not his own. He was charged with driving under the influence and having a blood alcohol lever...