People v. DS
Our Client was charged with Felony Armed Robbery with a Firearm. He was facing a minimum of 21 years in prison all the way up to 45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client, and an accomplice, arranged to sell a laptop at a substantially reduced rate on craigslist. The victim claimed that when he arrived to make the deal, he inspected the laptop, and discovered it to be a block of wood cleverly disguised to look like a laptop. The victim allegedly tried to back out of the deal, and it was at that point that our Client's accomplice allegedly pulled a gun, and took the money anyways. The prosecution was offering 15 years in prison. We took our Client's case to trial, and the verdict was Not Guilty of Armed Robbery with a Firearm!
People v. DW
Our Client was charged with Class X - Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 Feet of a School. It was alleged that on at least 3 separate occasions, our Client sold drugs to an Undercover Police Officer. The Officer used marked money to purchase the narcotics, and all of the transactions occurred within 1000 feet of an elementary school. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. AM
Client was charged with DUI. After crashing his vehicle into a bridge, the police arrived. Our Client agreed to take a breathalyzer test and blew over the limit. He was arrested on the spot. Because we were hired immediately, we were able to begin working on the case immediately. As a result of our immediate action, we were able to take care of our Client's case in one court date. We were able to avoid a conviction for our Client!
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. CT
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. Our Client was facing up to 3 years in prison if convicted. It was alleged that our Client was pulled over by State Troopers for speeding. When the Trooper approached, he allegedly smelled a strong odor of burnt cannabis coming from the vehicle. Our Client was the driver of the vehicle, and his wife and infant child were passengers. Our Client allegedly admitted to driving on a suspended license. A search of the vehicle revealed cannabis in the trunk. Our Client then attempted to flee on foot and was eventually detained and subdued after the trooper had threatened to fire his taser. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to successfully avoid prison for our Client. We were able to convince the prosecution to offer our Client probation.
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. DJ
Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. Our Client was facing up to 5 years in prison if convicted. We were able to negotiate expungeable probation.
People v. GS
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. SP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. A State Trooper claimed that he saw our Client talking on a cell phone while he was driving. The Trooper also claimed that his view was obstructed by objects hanging from the rearview mirror. The Trooper tried to pull our Client over who allegedly did not immediately stop. The Trooper claims that he saw our Client moving around trying to hide something while he refused to stop. After pulling over, our Client allegedly admitted to having syringes and heroin (14 bags / 8 grams) which were recovered by the Trooper. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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!
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