People v. TG
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Look-A-Like Substance. It was alleged that he arranged and sold "fake" drugs to an undercover officer. Even though our Client was looking at up to 5 years in prison, we were able to negotiate a deal with the Judge for probation with drug treatment.
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. TF
Client was charged with Felony Possessing / Manufacturing Any Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
CW v. AW
Our Client was facing a Civil Order of Protection. It was alleged that our Client inappropriately touched the penis of his minor step-child. The mother filed for an Order of Protection against our Client. Our Client always maintained his innocence of the accusation so we objected to the Judge granting the Petitioner's request for an Order of Protection. We set the case for hearing, and we were successful. The Order of Protection was dismissed!
People v. AL
Our Client was charged with 3 separate cases: A Felony Residential Burglary, An Attempt Felony Residential Burglary and a Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was facing up to 15 years in prison if he was convicted. It was alleged that our Client broke into someone's house and stole a digital camera, laptop, iphone, wallet, credit cards and a bookbag. While inside the house, he was confronted by the owner and chased away. Our Client was also caught on camera in another instance attempting to break into another person's house. After unsuccessfully trying to break into the house, he committed multiple acts of vandalism and destruction of the Victim's property. He was picked out in a line-up for that incident. Finally, our Client was also stopped police after they were alerted that he was trying to pick-pocket some people. When they searched him, they found 22 bags of narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages we were able to convince the Judge to go along with TASC probation for our Client over the Prosecution's strenuous objection. TASC probation is a special kind of probation that includes drug treatment. If our Client successfully completes the probation, he is eligible to have his convictions vacated and avoid having these felonies remain on his permanent record.
People v. AR - Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. He was facing up to 7 years in prison. The Police received a phone call from the victim stating that he had located his stolen motor vehicle. When officers arrived, they stopped the car (Range Rover), and discovered that our Client was the driver. At first our Client said that the car belonged to his uncle but he couldn't remember his uncle's name. Later he admitted to "finding" the vehicle. We were able to convince the prosecution to offer our Client Deferred Prosecution which is a special program that, if successfully completed, will result in a completed dismissal of all the felony charges.
People v JG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. AG
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Felony Possession of Cannabis. The Police claimed that they pulled our Client over for making an improper U-Turn. They alleged that they smelled a strong odor of burnt cannabis. They also alleged that they were able to see a bag of cocaine in plain view inside the center console. They arrested our Client and charged him with the cocaine. At the station, they convinced our Client to sign a Consent to Search form allowing them to search a storage unit. Inside the storage unit, they claim to have found nearly $1,500 worth of weed. All felony charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. KL
Client was charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint. The Client was facing 21-45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client and another individual robbed a man at gun point at the train station and stole his I-Phone. The Police used the GPS feature on phone to track it to a cell phone store miles away. When the Police arrived the store owner said two individuals were just trying to sell the phone but were unable to unlock it. Although the assailants had already left, the store was able to provide the police officers with a video that allegedly depicted our Client attempting to sell the phone. We took the case to trial and were victorious with a Not Guilty Verdict.
People v. JE
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Fictitious ID Card. He was facing up to 3 years of incarceration. The Police alleged that our Client was seen relieving himself on the public way. They placed him into custody. Upon examining his Social Security Card and ID card, the officer believed the card to be fake. Upon cross examination at the Preliminary Hearing, the officer admitted that he did not perform any tests on the cards to determine their authenticity; he did not call the Social Security Administration to determine whether or not the card was valid. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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