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Recent Criminal Case Victories

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Recently Won Cases

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January 2021

Domestic Battery – Bodily Harm – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – 1st OFFENDER GUN PROGRAM
Cannabis Trafficking – Class X – Mandatory IDOC – REDUCED TO CLASS 1 FELONY WITH PROBATION
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
Aggravated Speeding – Class B Misdemeanor – REDUCED TO PETTY TRAFFIC OFFENSE
Retail Theft/Battery Class A Misdemeanors – EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED

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

Testimonials

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CAN YOUR LOVED ONE BE RELEASED FROM COOK COUNTY JAIL DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS?

March 31, 2020 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

CAN YOUR LOVED ONE BE RELEASED FROM COOK COUNTY JAIL DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS? As of March 28, 2020, 89 inmates in the Cook County Jail have COVID-19and 12 staff members tested positive. With each passing day that number will likely rise. If you have a loved one in the Cook County Jail, you’ve got […]

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RELEASED FROM COOK COUNTY JAIL DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS

ARRESTED FOR COCAINE? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?

November 18, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

In Illinois, cocaine is a Schedule 1 drug. Possession of any amount of cocaine is a felony. That means if you get convicted, not only could you go to prison, at the very least, it stays on your record. An arrest for any type of cocaine case is a serious criminal offense. If you or […]

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arrested for cocaine

ARRESTED FOR HEROIN? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?

October 28, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog
Heroin Drug Abuse

ARRESTED FOR HEROIN? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? In Illinois, Heroin is a Schedule 1 drug. Possession of any amount of Heroin is a felony. That means if you get convicted for Heroin, not only could you go to prison, at the very least, you could become a felon. An arrest for any type of […]

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Heroine Addiction, Heroine Possession

Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers at Robert J Callahan Celebrate 25th Anniversary

October 3, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Press Release

Robert J Callahan and Associates is celebrating its 25 year anniversary and reveals some of its big wins and challenges it faced getting this far. More information on the business can be found at https://www.defenselawyersite.com/ Robert J Callahan & Associates is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, commemorating 25 years of business and service to their clients. […]

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ARRESTED FOR A FELONY IN COOK COUNTY? WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE ARREST & BOND HEARING

September 13, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Arrested, Blog

ARRESTED FOR A FELONY IN COOK COUNTY? WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE ARREST & BOND HEARING Everyone knows what happens when you get arrested. You’ve seen on TV, on Cops, or any one of the numerous reality law enforcement shows. The cops show up, the cuffs go on, and in the squad car you go. […]

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TEXTING WHILE DRIVING

August 29, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Texting While Driving, Uncategorized

NOT JUST TEXTING WHILE DRIVING: In 2014, using a phone without a hands-free device became illegal. Basically, from 2010-2014, you could use your cellphone while driving, you just couldn’t text. Once 2014 hit, it became illegal to operate any “electronic communication device” while driving. Illinois law defines an “electronic communication device” as “an electronic device, […]

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DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE IN 2019: ILLINOIS TEXTING BAN GETS SOME TEETH

August 29, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Texting While Driving, Uncategorized

ILLINOIS TEXTING BAN GETS SOME TEETH These days, everyone seems to have a 5th appendage. Two hands, two feet, and a smartphone. And there’s nowhere we aren’t checking them, scrolling, putting them in an out of our pockets. Work, home, bed, bathroom, bar. Out to dinner, at home for dinner. With your friends, in front […]

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Illinois law, texting while driving

WHAT IS ARMED VIOLENCE?

August 22, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Guns Laws and UUW

WHAT IS ARMED VIOLENCE?   It sounds more like a movie starring Liam Nielson than a crime. It’s not. Unless it’s a really bad one that ends with you going to prison for a minimum of 15 years.   In reality, and as a crime, it’s not much better. Outside of first degree murder and […]

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CANNABIS LEGALIZATION IN ILLINOIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

July 16, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Uncategorized

Attention Cannabis Enthusiasts: Set your clocks. In less than 6 months, Illinois will join Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington as the 11th state to legalize marijuana. Though not a state, we can’t also forget about D.C., which legalized marijuana in 2015. However, Illinois’s marijuana legalization is distinct from all […]

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CANNABIS LEGALIZATION IN Chicago, CANNABIS LEGALIZATION IN ILLINOIS

DON’T SCOOT AND DRUNK

July 1, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog
DUI on a Scooter

Chicago is now part of the electric scooter nationwide revolution. Sadly, Only two weeks into the city’s new electric scooter pilot program, Chicago marked it’s first electric scooter related murder. On June 26, 2019, a 17 year old got shot and killed in Humboldt Park while riding on an electric scooter. It’s always a few […]

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