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Some of the cases we have won recently:

March 2010

Unlawful Use of Weapons by a Felon and Possession of Heroin with EIGHT prior Felony Convictions - Probation

(see below)

February 2010

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol-DUI .186 Breathalyzer - Dismissed

Possession of Cannabis (Class 4 Felony) - Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

January 2010

Domestic Battery - Motion State Nolle Pros Dismissed

Aggravated Assault/Handgun - Motion State Nolle Pros - Dismissed

2nd DUI -Reduced to Reckless Driving

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Ketamine) - Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

December 2009

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 2 Felony) Motion State Nolle Pros - Dismissed

November 2009

Possession of Cocaine (Class 2 Felony) - Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Statutory Summary Suspension Rescinded. another DUI related 3 year license suspension thrown out

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol-DUI - Not Guilty

October 2009

Possession of Heroin (Class 4 Felony) - Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver (Class 3 Felony) - Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol-DUI - Not Guilty

September 2009

Class X felony Possession of Cocaine (9 year minimum sentence) - Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Domestic Battery - Not Guilty

Felony Retail Theft - Dismissed to after Motion to Suppress Evidence

Drug Case/ Narcotics Charge-Possession of Cocaine - Dismissed

Prostitution - Dismissed

August 2009

Unlawful Use of Weapons (handgun)- Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Prostitution - Dismissed

Solicitation of a Prostitute - Dismissed

(details to follow....)

Robert J. Callahan, Attorney At Law
53 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 1442
Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: (312) 322-9000
Fax: (773) 427-1289

No matter what phase of your DUI defense you are in you need to call Robert J. Callahan immediately. If you are like a lot of people who have been pulled over for DUI you have a very limited criminal record (or none at all), especially if this is your first offense. You are not used to being in the system. You feel like the embarrassment and possible public humiliation associated with being charged, booked cuffed etc. is the worst thing you could possibly endure. It isn’t. Your main battle is with a judge, jury and prosecutor months or even years down the road from your initial interaction with law enforcement. Do not try to talk your way out of charges.

Call Robert J. Callahan if you have just been arrested. He will expedite your bailing out process. If you are pondering your options after being bailed out, he will craft and implement a strategy to keep you out of jail and ultimately back on the road as a functioning member of society.

An important new change in Illinois DUI laws occurred in January 2009. Illinois became one of only six states to require all first-time offenders to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed on their vehicles as a condition of driving relief. You need to know the facts behind this new law and have an attorney with a strategy to deal with it. It is essential to your DUI defense.

You need a lawyer who knows how to deal with BAIID, and other DUI laws. Robert J. Callahan has fifteen years experience dealing with DUI cases. You need his help from beginning of you case to the end. Do not simply take the public defender the state gives you while you are in jail with the idea that you will call a “real” lawyer when you are out, on your feet, and have access to your bank account.

DUI defense is more complicated than other cases. Your attorney needs to sit down and figure out what level of driving restrictions you are willing to take on (if any) in order to avoid license revocation and/or jail time. Your lawyer needs to know if you are willing and able to use public transportation in order to be a functioning adult. No other type of defense is like a DUI defense. Do not trust a civil, corporate, probate or divorce attorney to handle your DUI. They are not as accomplished at DUI defense as Robert J. Callahan.

Robert J. Callahan: 312-322-9000. (Se Habla Espanol) Robert Callahan habla espanol con fluidez a nivel oral y escrito

Criminal Defense for All People

Robert Callahan has defended people of all races, sexes, nationalities and economic classes and will use extensive resources, professional relationships and superior legal knowledge to protect your constitutional rights.

Specialties of Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert Callahan:

Murder
Drug Offenses (Possession, Trafficking, and possession with intent to distribute)
Federal and Felony Charges
Illinois DUI Attorney and Chicago DUI Lawyer
Weapons
Sex Charges
Embezzlement and Fraud
Assault and Battery
Juvenile Crime
Violent Crimes
Theft and Burglary
Domestic Violence
Probation Violations
Hit and Run
Traffic and Felony Traffic Offenses

Drug Offenses

If you have been arrested for any drug offenses you need to call Robert J. Callahan. All drug charges need to be taken seriously. You need knowledgeable, professional representation whether you have been charged with possession, delivery, manufacturing, conspiracy or paraphernalia ownership.

There is a common misconception that possession (specifically marijuana) crimes carry only light sentences or probation. In reality, America’s (and Illinois’) laws

regarding all drugs offenses are needlessly complex and unnecessarily punitive. For instance; this is the schedule for merely being caught with various weights of cannabis in Illinois: less than 2.5 grams is a class C misdemeanor, between 2.5 and 10 grams is a Class B misdemeanor, more than 10 but less than 30 grams is a class A misdemeanor. The possession of more than 30 grams but less than 500 grams is a class 4 felony, between 500 and 2000 grams is a class 3 felony. The possession of more than 2000 grams but less than 50000 grams is a class 2 felony. More than 5000 are a class 1 felony.

Ignorance of the law is not an acceptable defense for any crime. That being said; how can anyone who is not involved in law enforcement or the legal profession be reasonably expected to have working knowledge of the schedule above? It is clearly designed to “catch” people. The idea that the difference between 2.5 and 2.6 grams should lead to stiffer penalties is ridiculous. Only a good lawyer who has dealt with drug offenses has the knowledge of the above schedule (and others) necessary to help you fight the government.

Do not underestimate the beginning of the schedule. Taking a conviction on any misdemeanor is unnecessary and can be avoided through good representation. Do not let a weak public defender lead you to believe have to plea to a misdemeanor in your first offense. That conviction can lead to problems getting jobs, housing and some security clearances. Robert J. Callahan has fifteen years helping his clients fight drug offenses. If you are fighting any drug charge you need to call Robert J. Callahan.

Robert J. Callahan: 312-322-9000. (Se Habla Espanol)

Robert Callahan habla espanol con fluidez a nivel oral y escrito

Protect your constitutional rights with unmatched legal representation in Illinois. Assault and Battery : Murder : Chicago DUI : Drug Charges : Domestic Violence : Embezzlement : Fraud : Hit and Run : Illinois DWI : Juvenile Crime : Probation Violations : Sex Charges : Theft & Burglary : Violent Crimes : Weapons : White Collar Crime: And More.