People v. AP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police allegedly stopped our Client because he was in a vehicle with a busted headlight that was sitting in bus stop. While approaching, the Police claim to have seen our Client make some movements towards the back seat. The Police were suspicious that our Client was trying to hide something so they ordered him out of the vehicle and searched the car. Upon searching the car, the Police testified that they saw narcotics in plain view on the rear floor mat. All Felony Charges were Dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. RG - Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon & Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. He was facing up to 14 years in prison due to a prior gun conviction. The police claimed that they saw our Client sitting in a vehicle that was parked on abandoned property. As the police approached to investigate, they smelled a strong odor of cannabis coming from our Client and his vehicle. The Police looked inside of the car and saw what they believed to be the handle of a gun protruding from under the driver's seat. They searched under the seat and recovered a loaded gun. A further search of the car revealed 74 baggies of cannabis. The prosecution was offering 7 years in prison. We had a conference with the judge and were able to negotiate the minimum of 3 years.
People v. WM
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages. The Judge found that there was no reason for the Police Officer to pull our client out of his vehicle and search him when he was only pulled over for not using his turning signal.
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. RN
Our Client was charged with Felony Armed Violence and Possession of Methamphetamine. He was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 18-37 years if convicted. State Troopers pulled our Client over for talking on his cell phone while driving on the expressway. The Trooper claimed that there was a strong odor of cannabis coming from our Client's vehicle. There were 3 additional passengers in the vehicle. After pulling our Client out of the vehicle, our Client told the trooper that he had an AK pistol in the car. It was determined that our Client was properly permitted to be in possession of such a weapon. However, when the trooper went to search the vehicle, the weapon was found inside of a red bag (just as our Client said it would be), but there was also a large amount of Meth inside the bag as well. The entire incident was recorded on the dash cam of the State Police vehicle. The issue in the case was whether or not there was proof beyond a reasonable doubt that our Client knew about the meth because the other 3 passengers were left alone in the vehicle for several minutes while the trooper dealt with our Client in the squad car. The prosecution offered to dismiss the Possession charge in exchange for a sentence recommendation of 15 years in prison. We rejected that offer and went to trial. Even though the trooper testified that he kept an eye on the other passengers while dealing with our Client, we were able to show from the video that he couldn't have. The trooper's vision was blocked by our Client's body at certain points as well as by the limo tinted windows of the vehicle. Our Client was found Not Guilty of ALL charges.
People v. FG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police were called to the scene of an individual slumped over the wheel of a parked vehicle. When they arrived, the found our Client sleeping in the driver's seat of a car. After waking him up, they ordered him out of the vehicle. The Police then searched the vehicle and recovered several bags of narcotics and marijuana. All felony charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JR
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The police claimed to have seen our Client and other individuals drinking on the public way in the back of an abandon building. As the police approached for a field interview, our Client allegedly placed a bag of narcotics inside of a vehicle. The police searched the vehicle and recovered over 10 grams of cocaine. The prosecution was offering a felony conviction on the case. We had a conference with the Judge and were able to convince the Judge to give our Client a second chance. Our Client avoided a felony conviction and was sentenced to expungeable probation.
People v. BT
Our Client was charged with Felony Theft. He allegedly stole multiple I-Pads and other electronics from his employer. The items in total were valued at several thousand dollars. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a complete dismissal of all the charges through a new probation program called Second Chance Probation. As long as our Client successfully completes the probation, the Prosecutors have agreed to dismiss all of the charges against our client. We have successfully placed our Client's future back into his own hands where it belongs.
People v. CP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they pulled our Client over for having a cracked tail light and not wearing a seat belt. When they ran his information, they discovered that his license was suspended. He was placed under arrest, and a subsequent search incident to arrest recovered prescription medication that our Client was unable to produce a prescription for. We were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all felony charges.
People v. RF
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police alleged that a vehicle driven by our Client was illegally parked in an alley. The vehicle then left the alley, using the alley as a thru-way. The Police pulled the vehicle over, and as they approached, they claimed they observed our Client making several movements towards the center console of the vehicle. Our Client was ordered out of the vehicle for Officer Safety. Our Client was not able to produce a valid driver's license and was placed under arrest. The Police then searched the vehicle and found 28 bags of heroin on the center console. Additional narcotics were found in another plastic baggie in the car. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a plea agreement for special Expungeable Probation. Our Client now has the power to avoid a felony conviction in this matter.
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