Have you been charged with a crime? It is important that you act quickly to retain the legal counsel of a trusted Cook County criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Attorney Fred Mark Dry stands ready to provide you with outstanding representation for your case. Attorney Dry prides himself on providing meticulous defense that is detail oriented and thorough. With more than 40 years of experience in providing swift and favorable resolutions to his clients, Mr. Dry is capable of helping you to also receive the case result that you are hoping for when you retain his legal counsel. Mr. Dry proudly serves Chicago-area residents by defending their rights and freedoms.
DUI/DWI
Sometimes that means filing pre-trial motions. Pre-trial motions might be used to get relief from the use of illegally seized evidence. A Motion to Suppress Evidence asks the Court to deny the use of evidence uncovered by illegal or improper police activity. A Motion to Quash A Warrant seeks suppression of evidence revealed by a search determined to be illegal because the warrant should not have been issued, or where the Police search a place other than where the warrant authorized. In a DUI, a Motion to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension would be used to challenge the use of a breath test score or the propriety of the DUI arrest.
Traffic Violations
Moving traffic violations can still leave you facing criminal charges. If you were arrested for a moving violation you need to retain trusted legal counsel of a dedicated attorney.
Sex Crimes
Transmitting a threat of immediate or potentially future bodily harm, confinement, restraint, or sexual assault. Places said person in a reasonable state of apprehension of immediate or future bodily harm, confinement, restraint, or sexual assault. Places said person in reasonable apprehension that a family member or loved one will receive immediate or future bodily harm, confinement, restraint, or sexual assault.
Robbery
Robbery is where property is taken from a person by the use of force or violence or the threat of the use of force or violence. The threatened force could be as mundane as verbal threats combined with hand or body gestures. Actual force could include pushing, shoving, punching or striking with an implement. Or, the threat could be as serious as displaying or using guns or knives, or both. If a weapon is employed, it is known as Armed Robbery. A potential sentence could be enhanced by as little as fifteen years and up to twenty-five years just for the use of a gun. That would be in addition to any sentence for other crimes committed at the same time. After consultation and investigation, Northfield Robbery lawyer Fred Mark Dry can determine if your case can be successfully defended.
Burglary
Burglary is where a person enters the home or other building belonging to another person without that person's consent or authority. In addition to entering the property, the intruder must intend to commit a theft or other felony crime inside the premises. When the entry is made to a home, apartment, condo or other dwelling it is known as Residential Burglary. Residential Burglary carries a mandatory four year prison sentence upon conviction. If the premises entered are not a residence, Probation is a possibility.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Gun offenses in Chicago are never to be taken lightly. Though one conviction will usually be considered a misdemeanor, a second conviction is often a felony, which means higher fines and more jail time. Whether you’re charged with unlawful use of a weapon, discharge of a firearm, or possession of a stolen firearm, you can bet that the prosecution will bring its best to a trial.
Drug Crimes
Being accused of a drug crime is very serious, especially here in Chicago. Arrests for drug crimes are increasing every year, and the legal system makes sure those found guilty are prosecuted to the heaviest extent of the law. Contrary to popular belief, even the smallest amounts can get you in big trouble — including facing a felony charge. You could be facing a drug charge if you...
Assault
All battery charges involve some type of harmful or offensive touching of another person. Sometimes, this charge is thought of as part of Assault and Battery. However, Assault is different in that no actual touching is required. To prove Assault, the Government must prove that the victim reasonably anticipated that they would be struck (battered). A battery charge can result from even the most minor physical contact. In extreme cases, Battery can be charged as a felony. Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence are special forms of the offense of Battery and carry heightened penalties. While Battery charges can be subject to Expungement and/or sealing, Domestic Battery charges can never be expunged or sealed unless they are dropped or result in a finding or not guilty. Battery can be charged where a communicable disease has been transmitted. Stalking and Cyber Stalking are charges of a similar nature to Assault. These charges relate to improper and illegal following another person or doing so on-line. Gun Crimes
Murder
Murder is one of the most heavily prosecuted crimes in the state of Illinois. If you are convicted, you may face life in prison and the possibility of a death sentence. Sex Crimes
Shoplifting
These offenses are charged when a person takes unauthorized possession of the property of another with the intent to keep it, that is, permanently deprive the owner of the items’ use and/or benefit. These cases can be defended and even won in the right circumstances. Most importantly, in Retail Theft and Shoplifting cases, no statement should be made to the store security person, regardless of the circumstances. A statement made to this person is not subject to the same Constitutional 5th Amendment protections as conversations with the Police. Burglary and Robbery
Restraining Order
Anyone who has ever been charged with domestic violence in Cook County knows how intimidating and confusing the court system can be. You may be unsure what kind of penalties you may be facing and you may be concerned with how a conviction will affect your job and whether or not you will be served with a restraining order, which could affect how often you are able to see your children.
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is a violent crime. If convicted, you could face time in prison. You need to work with an aggressive attorney to defend your rights. Moving Violations
Internet Crimes
My purpose isn't to judge you. Be it your first offense or the hundredth time you've been accused of a crime, my job is to provide aggressive litigation that can position your case for success. Throughout our time together, the first thing you need to remember is that you still have rights and I'm here to defend them. Whether you're facing a DUI charge, drug possession, sex or internet crime, or another type of offense, I've got your back.