People v. BM
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was seen leaving a "Known Narcotic Area." Our Client placed an unknown object into his back pocket. As our Client attempted to leave the area, he was detained by the Police. Of course, the Police claim he admitted the item in his pocket was some "blow." The Police searched his pockets and recovered the item. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. MV
Our Client was charged with Felony Armed Robbery with a Firearm. As charged, our Client was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 21-45 years. It was alleged that our Client, along with several other gang members approached the 2 victims from behind. The victims alleged that our Client produced a blue steel handgun and demanded that the victims turn over their money and property. The victims complied, turning over 2 cell phones and money. The victims claimed that as our Client fled he said "Next time I'll shoot you!" Our Client allegedly made a full confession. We were able to convince the prosecution to not only drop the 15 year gun enhancement, but also reduce the charged to the probationable offense of Aggravated Robbery. Our Client was released on probation!
People v. JM
Our Client was charged with Felony Theft. It was alleged that he stole multiple Ipads from his employer. We were able to successfully negotiate the Deferred Prosecution Program for our Client. As long as he completes the program, all Felony charges will be dismissed.
People v. CM
Our Client was charged with DUI. He allegedly almost hit a member of the Cicero Police Department. When he was pulled over, he refused all chemical testing. He also refused to participate in any standardized field sobriety tests. As a result, his license was automatically suspended. However, due to his refusal to take a breathalyzer and refusal to participate in the field tests, the prosecution was left with little physical evidence to prove his guilt. We took our Client's case to trial. The verdict was NOT GUILTY!
People v. DG
Our Client was charged with DUI. Police responded to calls of a man sleeping behind the wheel of a stopped vehicle that was stopped and facing the wrong way (against the flow of traffic). Our Client was allegedly found in the driver's seat, not wearing his seat belt with open alcohol in the center console. Police observed that our Client had bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes and that our Client was very sleepy. Our Client was allegedly confused, mumbling his words and smelled strongly of alcohol. Our Client refused a breath test and was allegedly too sleepy to perform field sobriety tests. We were able to negotiate a plea for supervision and successfully avoid a conviction for our Client.
People v. MW
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. He was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 3-7 years if convicted. Police were called to the scene of a drunk armed security guard at a local store. When they arrived, our Client was working armed security at the location. After speaking with our Client, it was determined that he did not have the credentials he needed to work armed security on his person and he was arrested. At the station, a background check showed that our Client had a prior felony DUI conviction. However, our investigation showed that our Client applied for an FOID card, and one was issued after a background check by the Illinois State Police. Our client successfully went thru a federal background check when purchasing his weapon. Our Client took the required classes and applied for his credentials to work armed security. Again the Illinois State Police issued the credentials. The prosecution took the position that the only reason our Client was able to obtain the proper credentials was because he lied on the paperwork by not disclosing his prior felony conviction. They initially offered the maximum of 7 years in prison. Our position from the beginning was that our Client did not understand that when he received probation for the Felony DUI, it was a felony conviction. Our Client incorrectly believed that probation was not a felony conviction. Our Client incorrectly believed that only people who were sentenced to prison were convicted felons and anyways, his conviction was only for a traffic DUI...how could he possibly be a convicted felon. We were successfully able to negotiate a recommended sentence of 2 years in prison on a reduced charge. However, our Client rejected that offer and we set the case for Jury Trial. The day of the trial the prosecution made an offer of probation to resolve the matter, and it was an offer that our Client couldn't refuse. We successfully avoided prison for our Client.
People v. DG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police responded to a call of a man asleep at the wheel with his car stopped in oncoming traffic. When officers arrived, our Client was allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his car. They searched our Client and his car and recovered multiple bags of narcotics. All felony charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JW
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and various traffic citations. The Police claimed that they saw our Client approach an unknown individual. After engaging that individual in a brief conversation, the Police say our Client gave that person an unknown amount of money in exchange for an unknown item. Our Client then drove away. This appeared to be a hand to hand narcotics transaction to the Police so they stopped our Client. After stopping his car, the Police claimed that our client voluntarily opened his door to reveal a bag of narcotics in plain view to the Officers. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. RC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was also on probation for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. A Violation of Probation (VOP) was filed because of the new case. The Police alleged that they pulled our Client's vehicle over for expired registration. As they approached to talk to our Client, he allegedly placed several baggies of suspect heroin into an open glove box. They ordered our Client out of the car, searched the car and recovered the narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a favorable deal for our Client. Even though he was looking at up to 6 years in prison for the new case and up to 3 years in prison for the VOP, we convinced the Judge to give him another chance. Our Client was released on Probation again.
People v. TW - Felony Armed Robbery With a Firearm
Our Client was charged with Felony Armed Robbery with a Firearm. He was facing 21 - 45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client was involved in a plot to rob the victim. Our Client allegedly drove the victim to a secluded location where another individual entered the vehicle, pistol whipped and robbed the victim at gunpoint. The victim was then given a chance to run away. Our Client was later identified as being the driver at the robbery. We took our Client's case to trial and won. NOT GUILTY!
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