People v. AG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was sitting in a car with friends when the Police approached. The Police claimed that they surprised our Client. In his surprise, he allegedly placed a bag of narcotics on the gear shift right in front of the Officers. They allegedly recovered the narcotics, and arrested our Client. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing!
People v. DH
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License, Possession of Cannabis, Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, Failure to Stop at a Red Light, and No Insurance. Police Officers claim that our Client was driving and ran a stop sign. Then our Client allegedly ran a red light. Our Client then supposedly began to toss clear bags containing suspect narcotics out the window of his vehicle for no reason. It was at this point that the police stopped him. Then, our Client allegedly dropped two additional bags of suspect narcotics to the ground right in front of the police officers. Then the Police searched our Client and claimed to find even more drugs in his person. After checking our Client's background the Police discovered that his license had been revoked. We were able to have all the charges dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. TH
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. JW
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. EM
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officers alleged that they stopped our Client for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. The testifying officer claimed to have seen our Client reach into his pocket and stuff a golf ball size bag of narcotics into his mouth and begin to chew and swallow it. The testifying officer stated that he grabbed our Client at which point the bag exploded and several small bags flew out of our Client's mouth into the passenger compartment of the car. The problem with the officer's testimony was that he said he saw our Client pull this golf ball sized item out of his pocket while our Client was seated in the driver's seat of a Hummer and the Officer, who admitted to being only 5'3" stood outside. At 5'3", there is no way for the officer to make the observation he claimed to have made because of the size of the vehicle. All charged were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JM
Our Client was charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint. The Client was facing 21-45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client and another individual robbed a woman at gun point outside a local convenience store and stole money and a cell phone. The victim claimed to have run into the store to report the robbery. At trial, on cross-examination, the victim changed her story multiple times. The victim first claimed that our Client took money out of her pocket. Then she claimed that she threw the money on the ground and our Client picked up the dollars (about 10) one at a time while simultaneously holding the gun on the victim. In the long run, there was reasonable doubt and our Client was found Not Guilty.
People v. PW
Our Client was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. The Illinois Department of Corrections conducted a compliance check on our Client. During the search of our Client's residence, Officers found a lockbox in a common area enclosed porch hidden under the stairs. Our Client did not have a key for the box and was unaware of the contents. Officers proceeded to break open the box. Upon opening the box, the Officers discovered a gun. Our Client then allegedly told the Officers that he knew about the gun and it was for protection. Our Client denied making the statement, and it was never written down or recorded in any manner. We took our Client's case to trial and obtained a NOT GUILTY verdict!
People v. MV
Our Client was charged with a Class 3 - Felony Retail Theft. She was facing up to 5 years in prison if convicted. It was alleged that our Client entered into a Target store while carrying a large Target bag. The loss prevention agents claimed that our Client placed numerous items into the bag as well as concealed under the bag inside the shopping cart. The agents claimed that our Client then left the store and headed out to the parking lot before they stopped her. The alleged stolen merchandise was valued at over $1,100. We were able to convince the prosecutors to offer our Client a special program. If our Client successfully completes the program, the prosecution will dismiss the entire case against our Client.
People v. WG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. EG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that our Client was sitting in the driver's seat in a parked vehicle. One of the passengers allegedly was drinking a Corona beer. The Police asked our Client if she was under the influence of drugs or if she needed an ambulance. Our Client said "No." The Police then searched the car and claim to have recovered a pill bottle which contained cannabis. The Police also allege that they found cocaine in the car as well. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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