People v. IL
Our Client was charged with Assault. It was alleged that after a verbal argument with the victim, our Client threatened to pour gas on the alleged victim and set him on fire. There were no witnesses to the threat other than the alleged victim. We set our Client's case for trial. On the day of trial, we explained how we were going to win the case to the prosecution, they saw things our way and completely dismissed all charges.
People v. OO
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. The Police pulled a vehicle over for a minor traffic violation. Our Client was a backseat passenger in the vehicle. The Police allegedly were able to smell a strong odor of cannabis emitting from the vehicle. Our Client and the other passengers allegedly admitted to smoking cannabis earlier that day and frequently "hot boxing" the vehicle. The police ordered everyone out of the vehicle and searched the car. They found multiple marijuana blunts in the center console. When searching our Client's backpack, the police recovered mason jars filled with over 20 bags of cannabis. Our Client allegedly admitted to ownership of the marijuana and to selling weed to make money. All charges were dismissed at the preliminary Hearing.
People v. CC
Client was charged with a Class 1 - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was looking at up to 15 years in prison. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. DJ
Our Client was charged with Theft and Battery and Damage to Property. It was alleged that our Client incapacitated 2 victims with mace. The victims claimed that after being maced by our Client, our Client physically harmed them, stole 2 cell phones and kicked the car causing $1200 in damage. We set our Client's case for trial. On the day of trial, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all counts except the Damage to Property. Our Client received supervision and avoided a conviction on her record.
People v. DH
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon in a School. It was alleged that our client participated in a plan to bring a loaded gun into a Chicago Public High School. A fire alarm was pulled which allowed our Client to leave the building and return with a loaded handgun. Because of the amount of people returning into the building, no one was required to pass thru the metal detector. Our Client allegedly told another student that he had brought a gun into the building. This student notified school personnelle who detained our Client. The police were called and a search of our Client revealed that he did indeed have a loaded gun in his possession. We tried to Suppress the gun, but the Judge denied our Motion. However, we were able to work out a deal for time considered served. Our Client dressed in and out!
People v. JP - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was driving a vehicle thru and alley and was pulled over for allegedly using the alley as a thru-way. The Police claim that after giving them his driver's license and insurance, our Client allegedly told them "I have some dope on me." The Police ordered our Client out of the vehicle and recovered narcotics from his person. We were able to avoid a prosecution altogether and the charges were dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case.
People v. MG - Felony Retail Theft
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. The police received information from Nordstrom that our Client was accused of stealing over $11,000 of merchandise and then returning the same merchandise for cash refunds. The events were captured on video. The prosecution missed an important deadline and we were able force them to dismiss the entire case!
People v. OR
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they pulled our Client's vehicle over because he supposedly wasn't wearing a seat belt. As the approached, the Police claim that a passenger in our Client's car was trying to hid a plastic bag which contained several smaller plastic bags inside his pockets. Naturally, our Client allegedly voluntarily told the police that he was in possession of methadone without a prescription. Officers then claim to have recovered a plastic bag from out Client containing a powder substance they believed to be heroin. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. SA
Client was charged with a Class 1 - Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was facing up to 15 years in prison. The case was completely dismissed.
People v. LS
Our Client was charged with Felony Residential Burglary (a non-probationable offense). Our Client was allegedly caught red handed burglarizing his neighbor's house when his neighbor came home. Our Client's neighbor immediately called the Police and identified our Client as the person who burglarized his house. Although the charged offense is usually non-probationable, we successfully convinced the Judge to offer our Client a special type of probation that includes drug treatment. If our Client successfully completes every aspect of the probation, there will be no conviction on his record.
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