Daniel P. was recently arrested for Possession of Heroin with Intent to Deliver, a Class 1 Felony. A Chicago Police officer testified against Daniel at the preliminary hearing. She testified that she observed Daniel pacing back and forth on Augusta late in the evening. When she approached, he fled. She lost sight of him, and […]
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July 2012 – Not Guilty – Felony aggravated battery
Our client Q.M. was arrested for a Felony aggravated battery he didn’t commit in front of a popular downtown Chicago nightclub last June. One of the nightclub’s employees had refused entry to him and his companions, and an argument ensued. During the argument the manager was struck several times in the face, and kicked repeatedly […]
battery, felony, Felony aggravated battery, legal defenseWhy I fight for your rights
Backstory: Why I fight for your rights Imagine a typical teenager on the Southside of Chicago in the 1970s. Street smart and cocky, of course; but still trying to figure himself out, too. That was me. It was a tough neighborhood. It’s no secret to Chicagoans who know the city’s history: cop corruption was taken […]
June 2012 – Robert J Callahan Wins – Chicago Defense Attorney Update
June 2012 NOT GUILTY – Aggravated Battery – CLASS 3 FELONY DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – Class 1 FELONY Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCP) DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – Possession of LSD/Psyilocybin CLASS 1 FELONY DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – Domestic Battery DISMISSED – Possession of Cannabis DISMISSED – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
May 2012 – Robert J Callahan Wins – Chicago Defense Lawyer Update
May 2012 DISMISSED – Harassment by Telephone DISMISSED – Possession of Cannabis DISMISSED – Solicitation of a Prostitute NOT GUILTY – Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver DISMISSED – Criminal Damage to Property DISMISSED – Felony Driving while Revoked
April 2012 – Robert J Callahan Wins – Criminal Defense Law Update
MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED…UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS BY FELON (Evidence suppressed due to Warrant-less Entry of Residence) Rafael C. was in his house on Christmas Eve 2011 when Chicago Police Officers made forcible entry into the back door of his apartment. Officers claimed that they responding to complaints of a “loud party”. As the officers […]
March 2012 – Chicago Defense Lawyers Update
March 2012 NOT GUILTY – Domestic Battery DISMISSED DUE TO BURDEN OF PROOF – Felony Domestic Battery DISMISSED – CLASS X FELONY DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DISMISSED – Theft of Services
February 2012 Criminal Defense Not Guilty and Dismissed Cases
February 2012 DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – CLASS X FELONY Manufacture/Delivery (Heroin) NOT GUILTY – HOME INVASION CLASS X FELONY, RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY, and AGGRAVATED BATTERY DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – Possession of Heroin Class 4 Felony DISMISSED – Aggravated Battery of a Police Officer PROBATION – CLASS X FELONY Possession With Intent and Class 1 […]
Felony Leaving the Scene of an Accident
January 2009 – Jury Trial – Not Guilty In July of 2008 Ray W. was charged with Felony leaving the scene of an accident. Ray was driving on south Vincennes Avenue in Chicago when a man ran in front of his car. Ray had no time to react, and the man was struck and injured. […]
Felony Weapons Charges in Chicago
Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert J. Callahan Attorney Mr. Davis was charged with Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon. The arresting officer testified at the preliminary hearing that a 9 mm. handgun was recovered in plain view from the car Mr. Davis was driving. The officer also testified that Mr. Davis admitted to the possession of […]