Last fall, HK was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of weapons. The arresting officers, touring the area following an alleged robbery, saw HK crossing the street, and pulled their car up behind him. They asked him to place his hands on the back of the squad care and conducted a protective pat down search. During […]
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Order of protection/restraining order – PETITION FOR EMERGENCY ORDER OF PROTECTION/RESTRAINING ORDER DISMISSED.
Order of protection/restraining order – PETITION FOR EMERGENCY ORDER OF PROTECTION/RESTRAINING ORDER DISMISSED. TS found himself in the unfortunate situation of dealing with a difficult neighbor in his condominium building. The neighbor was harassing his wife (TS’s wife) and making unfounded accusations against TS. To make matters worse, TS’s neighbor filed a petition seeking an […]
Qualities to be expected in a Good Attorney.
Interviewer: What would you do if you were accused of a crime? How would you advise people to choose an attorney? What signs should they look for to tell them they are speaking to the right attorney for them? Robert Callahan: One thing that surprises me is how people, through politeness, do not ask the […]
An Attorney has to be Devoid of Emotions during the Trial Process.
As a strategist and defender, part of your job is to be clear headed. When your clients become emotional, how do you remain collected? There is a lot of passion involved when it gets to certain aspects of the case, especially during the closing argument. However, as far as executing strategy, I have to […]
Common Mistakes committed during the Trial Process
Once a case starts, what kind of mistakes do you see people make that hurts their chances of getting a desirable result? I have seen people sink themselves by making statements about a case that’s ongoing. There could be someone out there who is charged with a crime and they can end up working […]
What you should do when contacted by the Police.
Interviewer: Do you have a lot of people that say, “Hey I got a call from a detective, and they want me to come speak to them. Should I do it?” What happens if the police call you, and they literally say, “You’re not under arrest, but we want to speak to you about something.” […]
Common Misconceptions people have when approaching an Attorney.
Interviewer: What misconceptions do people have about being charged with a crime that you can dispel for us now? What do you hear when people come to your office or call you? Robert Callahan: One of the most common things I hear is, “The police didn’t read me my rights.” This goes to the difference […]
An overview of Criminal Defense Law in Chicago with Attorney Robert Callahan.
Interviewer: Please introduce yourself and your practice and tell me how long you’ve been practicing law. Robert Callahan: My name is Robert Callahan. I have been practicing criminal defense law in Chicago, Cook County, and the surrounding counties for almost 20 years. Interviewer: What areas do you practice in? Robert Callahan: Exclusively criminal defense, focusing […]
DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Heroin) Class 4 Felony DS was arrested in his cousin’s house last October during the execution of a Search Warrant. Police had received information from a confidential informant that DS’ cousin was selling narcotics. The informant told the police that he had purchased narcotics in the house, and […]
DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
Possession of Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone and Norco) Class 4 Felony