People v. RB
Our Client was charged with a Violation of Conditional Discharge. It was alleged that our Client didn't complete any of the conditions of his release. The prosecutors were offering over 100 days in the County Jail as punishment. We held a conference with the judge, and successfully negotiated 90 days on House Arrest instead of our Client going to Jail.
People v. AL
Our Client was charged with 3 separate cases: A Felony Residential Burglary, An Attempt Felony Residential Burglary and a Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was facing up to 15 years in prison if he was convicted. It was alleged that our Client broke into someone's house and stole a digital camera, laptop, iphone, wallet, credit cards and a bookbag. While inside the house, he was confronted by the owner and chased away. Our Client was also caught on camera in another instance attempting to break into another person's house. After unsuccessfully trying to break into the house, he committed multiple acts of vandalism and destruction of the Victim's property. He was picked out in a line-up for that incident. Finally, our Client was also stopped police after they were alerted that he was trying to pick-pocket some people. When they searched him, they found 22 bags of narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages we were able to convince the Judge to go along with TASC probation for our Client over the Prosecution's strenuous objection. TASC probation is a special kind of probation that includes drug treatment. If our Client successfully completes the probation, he is eligible to have his convictions vacated and avoid having these felonies remain on his permanent record.
People v. JJ - Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Our Client was positively identified by multiple witnesses as the person who pointed a handgun at a victim after an exchange of words over blocking the bike lane with a car. Although our Client was facing a stiff prison sentence for threatening someone with a gun in a road rage incident, we were able to avoid prison and convince the Judge to give our Client probation.
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. KK
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. 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. GA
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police observed our Client standing near a dumpster in the alley. Of course he couldn't have been throwing out the garbage so they had to investigate. Our Client allegedly tossed an object to the ground as the Police approached. That object was allegedly recovered and allegedly tested positive for cocaine. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. CM
Our Client was charged with slicing one Victim in the face with a knife causing injury and permanent scarring and battering another Victim with a bag of garbage. The prosecutors were offering jail time only. We rejected the offer and took our Client's case to trial. At trial the prosecution was not able to prove the battering of Victim #2 with a bag of garbage and the verdict was not guilty. We were also able to prove that our Client was acting in Self Defense when he cut Victim #1. As a result the verdict was NOT GUILTY on all counts!!!
People v. DG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
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