People v. TG
Our Client was charged with Felony Promoting Prostitution. He was also charged with a violation of probation. He was facing up to 6 years in prison for the Promoting Prostitution case. He was also facing up to 5 years in prison for the violation of probation. Our Client was arrested after an undercover sting was conducted by Police investigation prostitution on the internet. A police officer posed as a potential Client for a prostitute. Once on scene, the Police learned that the online ad was placed by our Client. Our Client was seen on video paying for the room in cash. Our Client was also seen on video purchasing condoms from a nearby convenience store and the receipt for the condoms was recovered. The prostitute insinuated that she was forced into the situation by our Client. Despite all the evidence against our Client, and all of the prison time he was facing we were able to negotiate a favorable deal. Our Client will serve 2 years in prison at 50%. He'll soon be back with his family.
People v. FW - Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The police were serving a search warrant on our Client's home. Our Client was not the target of that search warrant. However, the police claimed that when the entered our Client's bedroom, he was sitting straight up with his eyes closed and a loaded gun in his lap. We did not get hired until after the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case. However, we were able to successfully negotiate a deal with the prosecution to for time considered served, a reduction of the felony charges to a misdemeanor. Another felony conviction avoided.
People v. PP
Our Client was charged with Felony Burglary to a Vehicle. Our Client was on parole when he was arrested on this case case and he was facing up to 7 years in prison. The Police were responding to a call of a burglary in progress. The caller stated that our Client and another offender was breaking into his neighbor's car. When the police arrived on the scene, the alleged offenders had already departed. The police toured the area with the 911 caller and happened upon the vehicle that our Client was in. The 911 caller identified the vehicle as the getaway car and our Client as the person who broke into his neighbor's vehicle and removed items. Our Client was arrested. The prosecution was offering 3 years in prison. We held a conference with the Judge and were able to get Probation for our Client!
People v. RE
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was a passenger in a vehicle that was being investigated for narcotics sales. As officers approached, they claimed to observe our client making "furtive" movements towards his rear waistband. Our Client was ordered out of the vehicle and a protective pat down was performed. Officers alleged that they recovered multiple baggies of narcotics pursuant to the pat down. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. OP
Our Client was charged with DUI. He was allegedly seen speeding in the Northbound Lanes of Interstate 90. The Police claimed that he also failed to signal when changing lanes multiple times and also straddled 2 lanes. The Police stated that when they tried to pull our Client over, he failed to pull over and exited the expressway. Once our Client pulled over, the Police say he "immediately lit a cigarette and began smoking" in an alleged attempt to hide the odor of alcohol. The officer reported observations of bloodshot glassy eyes and slurred speech as well as an odor of alcohol once our Client was placed inside the officer's vehicle. After admitting to drinking our Client agreed to perform Field Sobriety Tests and allegedly failed. Finally, our Client blew more than double the legal limit on the breath test. We were able to avoid a conviction for our Client with an agreement with the Prosecutor for Supervision.
People v. BA
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. PW
Our Client was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. The Illinois Department of Corrections conducted a compliance check on our Client. During the search of our Client's residence, Officers found a lockbox in a common area enclosed porch hidden under the stairs. Our Client did not have a key for the box and was unaware of the contents. Officers proceeded to break open the box. Upon opening the box, the Officers discovered a gun. Our Client then allegedly told the Officers that he knew about the gun and it was for protection. Our Client denied making the statement, and it was never written down or recorded in any manner. We took our Client's case to trial and obtained a NOT GUILTY verdict!
People v. CT - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JA
Our Client was charged with Felony Disorderly Conduct for submitting a false police report. He was facing up to 3 years in prison. The Police claimed that after being involved in a minor traffic accident, our Client fled the scene and contacted Officers claiming that he had been carjacked at gunpoint in an effort to cover up his involvement in the accident. Our Client allegedly admitted everything. We were able to negotiate a deal for a reduced charge of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, and our Client was able to avoid a felony conviction!
People v. JG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis within 1000 feet of a school. The Police allegedly pulled our Client's vehicle over because of broken taillights. They claimed our Client didn't have a driver's license. As a result they arrested him, and searched his person. While searching our Client, the Police allegedly recovered 25 bags of cannabis from his pocket. All of the charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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