What It Means to Be Charged in a Federal Drug Conspiracy Case Being charged with a federal drug conspiracy in Chicago can be overwhelming, especially when it happens suddenly after a long investigation. For many people, the first time they hear about 21 U.S.C. § 846 is when federal agents…
Understanding Roadside Detention in Chicago Traffic Stops In Chicago, it’s common for traffic stops to turn into full-blown investigations—sometimes without warning and often without legal justification. One of the most common questions I get as a Chicago criminal defense attorney is, “If I refuse a vehicle search, can they just…
Does Refusing a Car Search Make Police Suspicious or Hostile? The Reality of Traffic Stops and Police Discretion in Chicago In Chicago, traffic stops are not isolated events. They are one of the most common entry points into the Illinois criminal justice system. A stop that begins for something minor…
A DUI arrest in Chicago is a frightening experience, especially for people who have never been in trouble with the law. Many drivers assume that a first DUI automatically results in jail, while others mistakenly believe jail is impossible for a first offense. Illinois law sits somewhere in between. Jail…
Why Miranda Isn’t What Most People Think in Illinois One of the first things many people say after an arrest in Chicago is, “But the police never read me my rights.” For decades, television and movies have drilled into the public imagination that officers must recite the Miranda warning—“You have…
Your First Meeting Matters More Than You Think If you were recently arrested for DUI in Chicago, it’s easy to feel like you’re already at the mercy of the system. Police reports are written. Court dates are set. The Illinois Secretary of State is about to suspend your driver’s license.…
What Illinois Law Says and Why Silence Is Often the Smartest Defense Every week in Chicago courtrooms—at 26th and California, in Skokie, or Rolling Meadows—defendants sit silently while prosecutors present their case. And many wonder whether that silence helps them or hurts them in the eyes of the judge or…
Why DUI Dismissals in Chicago Are Rare Without Legal Pressure Many people arrested for DUI in Chicago believe that if the case is weak, the prosecutor will simply dismiss it. That belief is one of the most common and costly misunderstandings in Illinois criminal law. DUI dismissals do happen, but…
An arrest in Chicago often happens suddenly and without warning. One moment you may believe a situation is under control, and the next you are in handcuffs, transported to a police station, and facing questions you are not prepared to answer. People commonly ask how long they can wait before…
Why Choosing the Right Lawyer Matters and Why Clients Trust The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg Defendants facing federal charges cannot afford delay or inexperience. Waiting to hire a lawyer often means surrendering control to the prosecution. The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg provides aggressive, informed defense from…