If you feel you have been unfairly convicted, know that all is not lost. An incorrect or unjust criminal conviction does not spell the end of your legal journey. You have legal alternatives that you can explore to overturn the verdict. Yes, that’s right! Here’s is a...
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....
When it comes to a criminal harassment lawsuit, a lot of factors come to play. However, what determines the court’s outcome will depend on the defenses you and your attorney deploy. Using the proper punch will ensure you walk away without any jail term, but...
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,...
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...
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...
