Khalil S. was stopped and detained by members of the Illinois State Police working in conjunction with the Kankakee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Task Force. Khalil was driving his car in a normal manner when he was pulled over and asked to exit his vehicle. Officers then asked him to exit his vehicle in order to […]
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NOVEMBER 2012 – MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE GRANTED – UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS (HANDGUN) AND POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – CASE DISMISSED
I’ve noticed an increase in the aggressiveness of police tactics recently. I’ve been practicing criminal law in Illinois for the past 23 years. Over the years I’ve seen some egregious behavior on the part of police but in general the trend toward misconduct and police brutality has been on the wane. Christopher G.’s case is […]
CASE DISMISSED, Controlled Substance, possession, UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONSDISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin) Class 4 Felony
B.S. was arrested in October, 2012, for possession of heroin after the Chicago Police observed him loitering in what they deemed a high crime area. The police interviewed and eventually searched him. Upon searching B.S., the police found heroin and arrested B.S. for felony possession. B.S.’s family retained Robert J. Callahan and Associates before the […]
Controlled Substance, felony, possessionOCTOBER 2012 – DOMESTIC BATTERY – NOT GUILTY
Unfortunately we have seen an increase in the amount of Domestic Violence related arrests over the past several years. Not all of them have been justified. There is increasing political and community pressure on the police to make arrests, and sometimes innocent people pay the price. Catherine G.’s story is perfect example of that misplaced […]
DOMESTIC BATTERY, NOT GUILTYSeptember 2012 – FINDING OF NOT GUILTY – Unlawful Use of Weapons
C.M. Was arrested on April 27, 2012 for the crime of Unlawful Use of Weapons. Chicago Police Officers detained C.M. after allegedly detecting an odor of cannabis emanating from his car. The officers searched the car and recovered a loaded .38 caliber revolver. Our investigation uncovered the fact that no cannabis was recovered from the […]
UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONSGRANTED – PETITION TO RESCIND SUMMARY SUSPENSION
Last September, Chicago Police, responding to a call, approached G.P. while he sat in his parked car. Once he police began speaking to G.P. they suspected he was under the influence of alcohol. G.P. got out of the car, performed the field sobriety test but refused to blow in the breathalyzer. The police arrested G.P […]
DUI, DUI Charge, petition to rescindAugust 2012 – CLASS X FELONY POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER (6 year minimum sentence) – NOT GUILTY
Last March, LG was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Chicago Police Officers detained Mr. G in front of a friend’s house on the west side of the city. Mr. G asked the police officers why he was being arrested and they replied “you know what you did.” We were […]
class x felony, intent to deliver, possessionJULY 2012 DISMISSED – Prostitution
Our most recent victory came in the form of a DISMISSED Prostitution charge in mid July of 2012. Our client was happy with the outcome and quick resolution of this criminal charge. We defend the rights of people accused of crimes for all people.
dismissed, ProstitutionJuly 2012 DISMISSED Felony Possession of Cannabis
Early in July of 2012 a Felony Possession of Cannabis charge was dismissed, needless to say our client was pleased with the outcome.
Cannabis, felony, possessionHow investigation wins cases
What differentiates Robert Callahan & Associates from all the criminal defense lawyers practicing in the Chicago area? We do things differently from the very outset of your case. Police radio transmissions from the day of the incident are obtained by our investigator. If there are 911 calls we order those also. Every single police report, […]
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