Plea bargaining is a process where the defendant’s lawyer and the prosecutor reach a compromise. The defendant enters a guilty or no contest plea in exchange for a reduced fine or jail sentence. These are common in most DUI cases because the prosecutor gets to...
If you already have gotten a DUI for this year, you are not alone. According to a report by MADD, nearly 1.6 million people were arrested due to driving under the influence in 2018. You may be wondering how you can your year back on track before this DUI derails your...
Drinking and driving are two behaviors that should never be done together- especially since you are putting yours and others’ lives at risk. The consequences of being charged with a DUI are extensive. Repercussions may include an expensive fine, increased insurance...
Driving under the influence is a behavior that should always be prevented, but even if you are accused of a DUI, you should still fight against jail time, charges, and other repercussions. There are various factors that can lead to an individual receiving a DUI, which...
If you have been charged with a DUI in Carol Stream or elsewhere in DuPage County, then you need to immediately seek the counsel of an experienced DUI Attorney such as David B. Franks. Attorney Franks understands the intricacies of DUI and criminal defense, and...