People v. WM
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Police claim to have witnessed our Client engage in a narcotics transaction with another individual. It was alleged that our Client was given money and in exchange, he gave narcotics to his co-defendant. After witnessing the alleged narcotics transactions, officers arrested our Client. After being arrested, the police seized over $1,200 from our Client when a drug dog alerted to the presence of narcotics on the money. All Charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. DW - Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near a School
Our Client was charged with 3 Class X cases of Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near a School. He was facing up to 30 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client made multiple drug sales on different days to an undercover officer near a school. The sales were recorded by CPD POD Camera. Despite our Client's previous felony background, we were able to convince the prosecution to reduce to charges to simple possessions and offer a deal of 4 years at 50%. Our Client happily accepted.
People v. TH
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officers claimed to have observed our Client sitting alone in a vehicle snorting an unknown substance into his nose. As the officers approached for a field interview, the noticed a bag of narcotics on our Client's lap. The police arrested our Client and allegedly found additional narcotics during a subsequent search. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. MM
Our Client was charged with DUI. The police alleged that they pulled our Client over for not wearing a seatbelt. After speaking with our Client for less than 10 seconds, the Officer ordered him out of the car for suspicion of DUI. The Officer then spent less than 4 minutes explaining, demonstrating and administering the standardized field sobriety tests - all of which were captured on video. Despite performing the tests well on one of the coldest days of the year in the middle of traffic, our Client was placed under arrest and charged with DUI. We took our Client's case to trial and the verdict was NOT GUILTY!
People v. IF
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Felony Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number. He was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 3-7 years. Police officers had a warrant for our Client's arrest. As they approached, our Client fled. While fleeing, our Client allegedly tossed a handgun. Our Client was eventually caught and the handgun was recovered. The police stated that our Client admitted the gun was his during his arrest while also yelling out various gang related slogans. Our client informed us that he wished to take responsibility for his actions, and instructed us to seek the minimum prison sentence of 3 years. The prosecution offered the maximum of 9 years in prison. We held a conference with the judge and successfully convinced the judge that our Client should get the minimum.
People v. CC
Client was charged with a Class 1 - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was looking at up to 15 years in prison. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. DJ
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The Police alleged that our Client was sitting in a vehicle with the windows rolled down. They claim they could smell a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. They also claim that they were able to see a joint in plain view. After placing our Client in custody, a search of the vehicle revealed additional cannabis in the center console. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. EH
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The Police claimed they were on patrol and witnesses our Client standing with several other individuals. As the Police approached, they say our Client fled on foot and dropped a 40 caliber Smith & Wesson gun. The officer, stopped to recover the gun and then continued to chase our Client - eventually finding him hiding under a porch. Our Client also allegedly confessed to owning the gun and buying it from a hype on the street. The prosecution was offering time considered served, but we took our Client's case to trial and won. Our Client was found NOT GUILTY on all counts.
People v. CF - Violation of Order of Protection
Our Client was charged with Violation of an Order of Protection. Our Client had been served with an Order of Protection in open court. The prosecution alleged that he violated the order of protection by sending a multitude of text messages to the victim on several messaging platforms to the victim. The victim was able to provide proof of the messages by turning over her phone to the prosecution. In the end, the case was completely dismissed!
People v. JE
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft. It was alleged that he was seen by the Loss Prevention agents of the store cutting off the security tags on multiple items of merchandise, and then placing those same items into a bag he brought with him. Our Client then allegedly passed the last point of sale, exiting the store, where he was stopped and the merchandise was recovered. We successfully convinced the prosecution to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor offense and our Client was sentenced to supervision. Our Client avoided a Felony Conviction!
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