People v. EP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they saw our Client throw something into a yard while he was walking down the street. They decided to investigate. Our Client allegedly said that he was trying to throw an empty gum wrapper into a flower pot as he was walking by. The Police took our Client into custody for littering. They then performed a custodial search incident to his arrest for littering and searched our Client's backpack. The search revealed narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case, we filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence. After a vigorous cross-examination of the arresting officer, the Judge granted our Motion to Suppress the Evidence. With no evidence to present at trial, the State was forced to Dismiss all charges.
People v. JC
Client was charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that while they were on surveillance, they observed our Client engage in a brief conversation with a co-defendant. After that conversation, our Client and the other person allegedly relocated to an alley and exchange an unknown amount of money for unknown small objects. Believing that a narcotics transaction had just occurred, the Surveillance Officers notified Enforcement Officers to detain our Client. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. AE
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. We were able to avoid a felony conviction for our client and negotiate a special program called Deferred Prosecution. If our Client completes the program successfully, the case will be dismissed.
People v. JN
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police were on surveillance in a know narcotics area. They saw our Client sitting alone on the passenger side of a vehicle. After a short while, the driver returned to the vehicle. The police decided to conduct a field interview and our Client allegedly immediately gave them narcotics while stating she was just holding it for the driver. A further search of the driver revealed additional narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. BA
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. DC
Client was facing 4-15 years on a violation of probation for a Class 1 - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Halfway through the probation our Client was arrested on another Felony Narcotics case in Wisconsin. The Client plead guilty in order to get out of jail in Wisconsin and got probation based on the advice of a Public Defender. Unfortunately, the Client didn't realize that by pleading guilty to a felony in Wisconsin, the Cook County Probation would be violated. We conferenced the case with the Judge, and were able to keep our Client out of prison. As long as our Client gets into a drug treatment program, including random drug testing, with a clear plan for success, the Judge will recommit him to probation.
People v. CC
Our Client was charged with Felony Theft. She was facing up to 5 years in prison. It was alleged that on 12 separate occasions, our Client removed cash from the register while working as a cashier for Walmart. The total amount allegedly stolen was $2,679. The thefts were all on video. We were able to successfully negotiate the Deferred Prosecution Program for our Client. As long as she completes the program, all Felony charges will be dismissed.
People v. DG
Our Client was charged with DUI. Police responded to calls of a man sleeping behind the wheel of a stopped vehicle that was stopped and facing the wrong way (against the flow of traffic). Our Client was allegedly found in the driver's seat, not wearing his seat belt with open alcohol in the center console. Police observed that our Client had bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes and that our Client was very sleepy. Our Client was allegedly confused, mumbling his words and smelled strongly of alcohol. Our Client refused a breath test and was allegedly too sleepy to perform field sobriety tests. We were able to negotiate a plea for supervision and successfully avoid a conviction for our Client.
People v. CD
Our Client was charged with Felony Hate Crime. It was alleged that our Client, along with several other people, stopped and chased 2 people who were on their way home from the grocery store with their kids. Our Client's group allegedly yelled racial slurs while chasing the victims. We set our Client's case for Trial. When the prosecution realized that they would not be able to win, they were forced to dismiss all the charges.
People v. LH
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. While fighting the case, the police served a search warrant at our Client's Residence and recovered additional narcotics. Our Client was charged with an additional Felony case of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Delivery. Because of the amount of narcotics on the 2nd case, our Client was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 3-7 years. Because our Client picked up the 2nd case while on Bond for the 1st case, he would be required to serve mandatory CONSECUTIVE prison sentences for the 2 cases. Because of our Client's felony history, he was facing an extended term sentence of 1-6 years on the first case. In total our Client was facing 4-13 years in prison for the 2 cases. We were able to successfully negotiate a deal for our Client for a reduced charge on the Possession with Intent case. The prosecution agreed to a sentence recommendation of 1+1 for a total of 2 years in prison instead of 4-13 years in prison. Our Client couldn't refuse such a great deal. He will be out in just a few short months!
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