People v. JL
Our Client was charged with Felony Failure to Register as a Convicted Sex Offender. Despite having a duty to register, state records showed that our Client had failed to do so for several years. Because of our Client's extensive background, including a prior failure to register, he was facing a mandatory 6-30 years in prison as a mandatory Class X Offender. Although the prosecution would not offer anything better than prison time, we requested a conference with the judge. After advocating vigorously for our Client, we were able to convince the Judge to give our Client one more chance. He was released on probation.
People v. WM
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Police claim to have witnessed our Client engage in a narcotics transaction with another individual. It was alleged that our Client was given money and in exchange, he gave narcotics to his co-defendant. After witnessing the alleged narcotics transactions, officers arrested our Client. After being arrested, the police seized over $1,200 from our Client when a drug dog alerted to the presence of narcotics on the money. All Charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. MG
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. Store security personnel allegedly observed our Client checking out at the self-checkout registers. The claim that our Client purposefully "pretended" to scan numerous items while "actually" scanning others. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing
People v. SB
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police said that they saw 2 vehicles obstructing traffic. The driver of one of the vehicles was standing at the window of the second. Our Client was a passenger in the second vehicle. Allegedly, the Police saw a transaction between the drivers of the 2 vehicles. The Police pulled our Client's vehicle over. As they approached, they claimed that they saw the driver of our Client's vehicle pass our Client and our Client allegedly made movements toward the waist. Upon inquiry, our Client supposedly made a confession to possessing narcotics and was arrested. All charges were dismissed at the preliminary hearing.
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. JR
Our Client was in court for Failing to Reduce Speed to avoid an accident with major injuries. Our Client was crossing an intersection when he was struck by a speeding vehicle. The occupants of the other vehicle were taken to the hospital. All of the charges were dismissed.
People v. TS - Felony Theft
Our Client was charged with a Class 3 - Felony Theft. He was facing up to 5 years in prison for stealing almost $4,000. We were able to avoid a prosecution and felony conviction and obtained deferred prosecution for our Client.
People v. JA
Our Client was charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. He was facing a significant prison sentence and have to register as a sex offender. It was alleged that our Client pinned his teenage step daughter down on the bed and got on top of her rubbing his erect penis between her legs. The child's mother allegedly walked in before things went any further. The prosecution made several offers to resolve the case without going to trial, but they all included our Client having to register as a sex offender. We rejected the offers and took the case to trial. At trial we were able to prove inconsistencies in the child's and mother's stories. We showed the Court that the story began as one thing and evolved to something worse each and every time is was retold. Our Client was found Not Guilty!
People v. MK
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. RE
Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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