People v. LR
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was already on probation for a Felony DUI that was reduced to a misdemeanor when she picked up this case. Police were called to a hotel room by our Client's boyfriend. The boyfriend told the police that our Client had narcotics and was trying to leave to area. Police searched our Client and found several grams of cocaine and PCP. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were successfully able to negotiate yet another break for our Client. She received Expungeable Probation and we were able to avoid yet another Felony conviction on her record.
People v. RE
Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. LC
Our Client was charged with 2 connected Felony cases. One case of Felony Forgery for allegedly possessing counterfeit money and one case of Felony Theft for using counterfeit money to buy a car. Our Client was facing up to 5 years in prison for these cases. Although the cases went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a successful outcome. The prosecution agreed to a sentence of "Second Chance Probation," if our Client agreed to pay the Victim of the Theft case "real" money to replace the counterfeit money. If our Client pays the restitution and successfully completes the probation, these cases will be dismissed, will not result in felony convictions and will be immediately eligible for expungement after dismissal.
People v. JB
Our Client was charged with Possession of Cannabis. We set our Client's case for trial. The state was not able to produce a witness from the crime lab to testify regarding the alleged cannabis. A necessary Police Officer also failed to appear for the trial. As a result, they were forced to dismiss all charges.
People v. JC
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of more than 1 gram of a Controlled Substance. He was facing 4-15 years in prison and a mandatory prison sentence because of the amount of drugs which tested positive at the crime lab. The Police said they were on surveillance when they saw our Client and another person engage in a conversation on the street and hand to hand transaction on the street. After our client left the scene, he was detained and searched. Officers claim to have recovered 10 ziploc baggies of heroin. We were able to convince the prosecution to reduce the charges to a straight possession. We also convinced the prosecution to offer a special type of expungeable probation for our Client. The special probation also avoids a felony conviction.
People v. NS
Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Battery and Felony Unlawful Restraint. He was facing up to 7 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client was at a party and used his MMA skills to badly injure another party goer during an altercation. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to have the Felony charges reduced to a Misdemeanor.
People v. AQ
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. It was alleged that while serving a search warrant at our Client's home, officers recovered several items of narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. TW
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon even though our Client had an FOID card and a Concealed Carry Permit. Officers stopped our Client for suspiciously concealing himself behind a car. When asked if he had anything illegal, our Client allegedly responded, "I have a gun and some weed." When officers searched our Client, they recovered a 9mm Handgun loaded with 15 live rounds and .2 grams of cannabis. Illinois Statutes make possession of a firearm while also in possession of cannabis a felony even if the offender has an FOID card and a Concealed Carry Permit. We were able to convince the prosecution to reduce the felony charges to a misdemeanor. Our Client avoided a felony conviction.
People v. AE - Felony Aggravated DUI
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated DUI. It was alleged that our Client was driving a motor vehicle that crashed into a tree. The crash severely injured our Client and 2 passengers. When our Client was evaluated at the hospital, it was discovered that he had a BAC of .296 (almost 4 times the limit). The prosecution was offering a significant jail sentence. We had a conference with the judge were able to negotiate a sentence of time considered served.
People v. MK
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
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