by dfranks | Jul 10, 2021 | Chicago Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Attorney, Juvenile Criminal Law, McHenry County Criminal Charge
Being charged with a crime may be a stressful and scary situation. A guilty verdict means your reputation, career, and even your freedom may be jeopardized. You can’t overstate the value of hiring an experienced, specialized criminal lawyer to represent you....
by dfranks | Jun 15, 2021 | Chicago Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorney
Even if no one is hurt, fires pose a deadly dangerous risk; hence setting a fire is one of the most severe felonies. A person convicted of arson can face up to 20 years in state prison, and simply attempting to start a fire can result in ten years in prison. To know...
by dfranks | Feb 22, 2021 | Chicago Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorney, McHenry County Criminal Charge
Many states in the US allow you to expunge or perhaps, seal your criminal record as if it never happened. That means you can brag to your potential employer that you’ve never been charged or convicted of any crime. However, laws on expunging criminal records vary,...
by dfranks | Jan 16, 2021 | Chicago Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorney
Getting a traffic ticket means you’re being accused of violating traffic laws. However, you cannot be penalized by law until you have been convicted or found guilty at trial. If you’re thinking of fighting your traffic ticket, here are some strategies to help you get...
by dfranks | Feb 25, 2020 | Chicago Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorney
The courtroom might seem like a thrilling experience when witnessed on screen. But it is much more severe and life-changing when you’re in that room. Under that scenario, is pleading guilty a good choice? If the Prosecutor offers to drop some charges in exchange...
by dfranks | Sep 15, 2019 | Chicago Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorney
Despite how well-educated you are, the criminal justice system is an impossible contender when you represent yourself as a defendant. What you need is an experienced attorney to lend their expertise in representing you in your case. Criminal defense lawyers do much...
