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Shoplifting and Retail Theft
Retail theft in Illinois (aka Shoplifting) imposes harsh penalties on anyone who is caught stealing from a store. The statute in Illinois governing the criminal offense of retail theft is 720 ILCS 5/16A-13. Anyone who is charged with retail theft for the first time is...
Warrenville Illinois DUI
David Franks is extremely sympathetic, professional and knowledgeable. The first time I met with Mr. Franks, I asked: “Why should I drive an hour and pay $500.00 more for you, rather than my cheaper hometown lawyer?” He said: “No one else will work as hard for you...
Police Reports: Winnebago County for Oct. 2013
A sampling of police blotter activity for Winnebago County in October: A 31 year old man was arrested and charged with Domestic Battery. Additionally, he was also cited with Contempt of Court for an outburst at a prior hearing. A 23 year old man was was charged with...
Jail time and fines for DUI in Winnebago County
Winnebago is quite tough on DUI offenders, even first time offenders. Here are a few Sept. 2003 drunk driving convictions in Winnebago County: For a first DUI offense, a Chilton woman received a $893 fine, DOT license revoked, ignition interlock, and alcohol...
Misdemeanor or Felony Crime
Being charged with a crime, no matter how large or small, misdemeanor or felony, in Winnebago County is a serious matter. A conviction can follow you around for years, negatively impacting your reputation, livelihood, Future employment prospects, marriage, family...
McHenry County DUI, Aggravated Assault, and Disorderly Conduct
Charged with a crime similar to those below? Whether you've been charged with disorderly conduct, DUI, retail theft, or aggravated assault, David B. Franks can provide you with an expert, aggressive defense. • A Woodstock man was charged Thursday, Aug. 1, with...
McHenry County Crimes
Spring Grove Criminal Offenses • A 23 year old Ingleside woman was charged Wednesday, July 17, with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal transportation of...
Winnebago County Police Reports and DUI Charges
Do you use recreational drugs or drink alcohol to excess? Here are few of the crimes you can be charged with in Winnebago County if you use poor judgment while under the influence: • A 61 year old man was charged Friday, July 5, with driving under the influence of...
Huntley Police Reports and Criminal Cases
Criminal Defense Attorney David B. Franks routinely handles these types of criminal cases: • Reports of a theft from a vehicle and criminal damage to a vehicle were taken Tuesday, July 23, in the 10700 block of Oregon Trail. A DVD was reported stolen from the vehicle,...