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Recent Criminal Case Victories

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Recently Won Cases

(Actual Dates and Cases)

December 2020

Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon – Class 4 Felony – REDUCED TO CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

Driving While License Suspended – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful Use of Weapon Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon- Class 4 Felony – REDUCED TO CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon- Class 4 Felony – REDUCED TO CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

Aggravated Speeding- Class B Misdemeanor – REDUCED TO PETTY TRAFFIC TICKET

November 2020

Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

October 2020

Leaving the Scene – Class A Felony – CASE DISMISSED

No Stalking Petition – VACATED

Aggravated UUW – Class 4 Felony – FINDING NO PROBABLE CAUSE

Aggravated UUW – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

September 2020

Disorderly Conduct – CASE DISMISSED

August 2020

Aggravated UUW – Class 4 – FINDING NO PROBABLE CAUSE

JULY 2020

MB and son JB – Murder Charges ruled self defense – CASE DISMISSED

Petition for Governor’s Pardon and Clemency – PETITION GRANTED

Three (3) separate cases of manufacturing/delivery of cocaine – Class 1 felonies – CASE DISMISSED

MARCH to JUNE COURTS CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

APRIL 2020

Violation of Order of Protection- Class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Leaving the Scene of Accident- Class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Felony Sealing – GRANTED

Felony Gun Case Sealing – GRANTED

Battery- class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Aggravated Sexual Abuse Investigation – NOT CHARGED

March 2020

JB – Class X- MDMA/Ecstasy Possession with Intent to Deliver – looking at 6-30 years IDOC – CASE DISMISSED

Disorderly Conduct – CASE DISMISSED

Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

February 2020

MF -1st Degree Murder – ACQUITTED

Battery to a child – CASE DISMISSED

Order of Protection – CASE DISMISSED

Possession of Cannabis – Class 4 Felony; Unlawful Possession of Weapon – CASE DISMISSED

Deceptive Practices – Class 4 felony – CASE DISMISSED

DUI – REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

January 2020

AW – Aggravated Arson-class X – Dismissed

Criminal Trespass to Land – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

December 2018

Possession of Controlled Substance- Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

Possession of Cannabis – Class 4 Felony & Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – DISMISSED

November 2018

Battery – Misdemeanor – BENCH TRIAL- NOT GUILTY

Battery – Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Battery and Obstruction of Justice – CASE DISMISSED

People v. GK, Agg Speeding – Misdemeanor – REDUCED TO PETTY OFFENSE

DUI – REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

People v. AN, DUI – REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

October 2018

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Assault – CASE DISMISSED

Felony Class 4 possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

Disorderly conduct – CASE DISMISSED

Felony aggravated DUI – NOT GUILTY

September 2018

Felony Class 3 criminal fortification of a residence or building – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT A PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of heroin – CASE DISMISSED

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

Violation of an Order of Protection – DISMISSED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful use of a weapon – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of cocaine – CASE DISMISSED

August 2018

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

July 2018

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

Driving on a suspended license – CASE DISMISSED

Possession of marijuana – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

June 2018

DUI – Misdemeanor – DISMISSED ON MOTION TO DISMISS 06/2018

Battery Misdemeanor – DISMISSED

Civil Forfeiture – HEARING WON – CAR RETURNED

May 2018

Pardon – GRANTED W/ LEAVE TO EXPUNGE

Battery Misdemeanor – DISMISSED – CONVINCED STATE IT WAS SELF DEFENSE

Expungement – EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED

April 2018

Executive Clemency Petition (AKA Governor’s Pardon) for Class 2 felony burglary – GRANTED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

March 2018

Class 2 unlawful use of a weapon by a felon – NOT GUILTY

February 2018

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

January 2018

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

December 2017

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Class X Felony Cannabis Case – NOT GUILTY

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Motion to suppress evidence granted – AGGRAVATED UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS BY A NON FELON – CLASS 2 FELONY- CASE DISMISSED

March 4, 2014 / callahancrim / Uncategorized

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.

March 4, 2014 / callahancrim / Uncategorized

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 […]

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Qualities to be expected in a Good Attorney.

February 25, 2014 / callahancrim / Uncategorized

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 […]

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An Attorney has to be Devoid of Emotions during the Trial Process.

February 25, 2014 / callahancrim / Interviews, Uncategorized

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 […]

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Common Mistakes committed during the Trial Process

February 25, 2014 / callahancrim / Interviews, Uncategorized

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 […]

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What you should do when contacted by the Police.

February 25, 2014 / callahancrim / Uncategorized

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.” […]

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Common Misconceptions people have when approaching an Attorney.

February 25, 2014 / callahancrim / Uncategorized

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 […]

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An overview of Criminal Defense Law in Chicago with Attorney Robert Callahan.

February 25, 2014 / callahancrim / Uncategorized

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 […]

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DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

November 13, 2013 / callahancrim / Case Victories

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 […]

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DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

November 13, 2013 / callahancrim / Case Victories

Possession of Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone and Norco) Class 4 Felony

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