Independence Day is a great time for family and friends to get together to celebrate our country’s heritage. However, police often use holidays like this to conduct road side safety checks in the hopes of catching drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stay safe this independence day by having a designated…
With the 4th of July around the corner, police will be out in full force conducting road blocks and random checks in the hopes of detecting drivers who are under the influence. As soon as an officer asks you if you have been drinking and to step out of the vehicle, he has already made…
Applying for a job in todays weak economy is hard enough. But having a criminal history can reduce your chances of landing that vital position to help support yourself and your family. Almost all employers run routine criminal background checks on potential employees in todays world. If you are applying for a job and have…
Police will often call you before making an arrest and ask for a statement to explain your version of events. It is imperative to have an attorney accompany you to the police department in order to protect your rights. Not doing so can give the police and prosecutors leverage down the road in court if…
Is your driver’s license suspended or revoked? Do you know why? At the Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury we will obtain your driver’s abstract and explain to you why your license is suspended or revoked. In most cases, a suspension is the result of multiple traffic or parking violations. A revocation on the other hand…
In the 1980s and 1990s, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol was not punished as severely as it is today. As society’s awareness of the seriousness of DUI offenses increased, so did the penalties. Today, DUI can be charged as either a Felony or Misdemeanor depending on the circumstances of the case. The sentence, fines,…
Illinois, unlike most other states, allows individuals who plead guilty and receive supervision and even probation on a criminal case to eventually clear their record. This unique area of the law is considered an expungement and if granted, both the arrest and court records are destroyed. To be eligible for an expungment, you must meet…
Domestic violence offenses are punished to the full extent of the law in Cook County. Domestic Battery in particular can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor. Even when charged with a misdemeanor domestic battery, the minimum sentence is a conviction on your record. The consequences of such a conviction and the stigma associated with…
Welcome to the Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury – A Chicago Based Criminal Defense Law Firm. Please take a moment to navigate through our new and improved website. In addition to being a full service criminal defense law firm, The Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury has recently established a specialized division devoted entirely to the…
Being charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol is a serious offense under Illinois law. In addition to facing criminal DUI charges, your driver’s license will also be suspended. The length of the suspension will depend on whether you submitted to chemical testing and whether you have prior DUI based suspensions. Although the Secretary…
