People v. DL
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful use of a Weapon. The police were called to a loitering/noise complaint. When they arrived, they discovered several males loitering outside what they believed to be a vacant residence. One of the males claimed the residence was his and allowed police into the house to show the officers the deed. Once inside, the officers claimed that they saw our Client in possession of a handgun. The prosecution was offering the maximum time of 3 years in prison. We held a conference with the judge and were able to cut that time in half to 18 months. Our Client dressed in and dressed out of the Illinois Department of Corrections and was home in less than a week.
People v. AR
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was sitting inside of a parked vehicle. As the Police approached for a field interview, they claim to have seen narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle. They ordered our Client out of the vehicle and recovered narcotics from the floor where our Client was sitting. All charges were dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages of this Case.
People v. CB
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. JW
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claim they saw our Client staggering and weaving while crossing the street in the middle of the road. The police allege that while they were approaching our Client, he threw several plastic baggies containing a green leafy substance that they believed to be cannabis. The Police arrested our Client. During a custodial search, they allegedly found crack cocaine. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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. KD - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. It was alleged that Police heard our Client yelling "X," "X" while standing on a street corner. Believing that our Client was engaged in narcotics sales, the Police arrested our Client for Soliciting Unlawful Business. A subsequent search revealed that our Client was in possession of pills that later tested positive for Meth. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a deal with the Judge for special expungeable probation. Another Felony Conviction Avoided!!!
People v. WM
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 Feet of a School. Our Client was facing 6 - 30 years mandatory prison time. The police were preparing to execute a search warrant at a residence when our Client left the residence. Our Client was the target of the search warrant. The police followed our Client and stopped his vehicle approximately 1 mile away. They brought our Client back to the residence, and conducted a search. They recovered approximately 20 grams of heroin. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing
People v. KC
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. Our Client was seen placing several items in a bag and then proceed past the last point of sale at Target. He was stopped by loss prevention agents. When the Police arrived, they arrested our Client. We were able to negotiate admission into the Deferred Prosecution program. If our Client completes the program successfully, all felony charged will be dismissed.
People v. JG
Our Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. Officers claimed that they witnessed our Client driving a vehicle at night without the headlights on. As a result, they pulled our Client over. Our Client was not able to produce a driver's license or insurance. The Officers ran our Client's name through the computer system and learned that our Client's license had been revoked for a prior DUI and that he had 3 prior convictions for driving on a suspended license. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Because of our Client's significant felony history of 6 prior convictions, she was facing up to 6 years in prison. It was alleged that police approached a vehicle that was blocking the crosswalk. While they were approaching, the vehicle sped away. Our Client was the driver of that vehicle. Officers were eventually able to stop the vehicle. Our Client was unable to produce a license and was arrested. While searching our Client, officers recovered several items of crack cocaine from our Client's waistband. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case, we were able to negotiate a special kind of probation which includes treatment for our Client's issues. Our Client did not have to go to prison.
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