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Recently Won Cases

(Actual Dates and Cases)

June 2024

Battery – CASE DISMISSED
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – CASE DISMISSED

May 2024

Felony Possession of Cannabis – CASE DISMISSED
Obstruction Identification – CASE DISMISSED
Child Endangerment – CASE DISMISSED
Battery – CASE DISMISSED

April 2024

Possession of a Controlled Substance – CASE DISMISSED
Retail Theft – CASE DISMISSED
Battery – CASE DISMISSED
Violation of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act – CASE DISMISSED

March 2024

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – CASE DISMISSED

February 2024

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

January 2024

Criminal Trespass to Real Property – CASE DISMISSED

February 2023

Class X Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child – CASE DISMISSED Solicitation of Unlawful Business – CASE DISMISSED

January 2023

Class 4 Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance – CASE DISMISSED Battery – CASE DISMISSED Unlawful use of a Weapon in an airport – CASE DISMISSED

December 2022

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

November 2022

Unlawful use of a Weapon in an airport – CASE DISMISSED Reckless Conduct – CASE DISMISSED Possession of Ammunition – CASE DISMISSED

September 2022

Unlawful Use of a Weapon – CASE DISMISSED Trespass – CASE DISMISSED

August 2022:

Class 3 Felony Retail Theft Charges – CASE DISMISSED

June 2022:

Theft and Possession of Bank Identification Card – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED Criminal Damage to Property –

Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 Felony Unlawful Use of Weapon – NOT GUILTY

Class 1 Felony Possession of an Controlled Substance – CASE DISMISSED

Domestic Battery – CASE DISMISSED Theft and Possession of Bank Identification Card – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

May 2022

First-Degree Murder – CASE DISMISSED Class 4 Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – CASE DISMISSED

Assault – CASE DISMISSED

Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon – CASE DISMISSED

Violation of Concealed Carry Permit – CASE DISMISSED

First Degree Murder – REDUCED TO ARMED ROBBERY

April 2022

Class 4 Felony Criminal Damage to Property – REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR

Unlawful Use of Weapon – CASE DISMISSED

March 2022

Aggravated Assault – CASE DISMISSED

February 2022

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

Domestic Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 3 Felony Theft – NOT GUILTY

JANUARY 2022

DUI- Class A Misdemeanor – Dismissed

Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – Dismissed

DECEMBER 2021

Domestic Battery – Class A Misdemeanor – Dismissed

NOVEMBER 2021

Battery- Bodily Harm – Class A Misdemeanor- Dismissed

OCTOBER 2021

Violation of Order of Protection – Class A Misdemeanor- Bench Trial- Not Guilty

Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor- Dismissed

SEPTEMBER 2021

Domestic Battery-Bodily Harm- Class A Misdemeanor – Bench Trial- Not Guilty

Possession of Controlled Substance- Class 4 Felony – Dismissed

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – Dismissed

AUGUST 2021

Manufacturing and Delivery of 900+ grams of Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Heroin – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – Entered into Veteran’s Treatment Court

JULY 2021

Disorderly Conduct – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

JUNE 2021:

Theft and Possession of Bank Identification Card – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Retail Theft- Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle – Ordinance Violation – CASE DISMISSED

Criminal Damage to Property – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

MAY 2021:

Domestic Violence Order of Protection – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

APRIL 2021:

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

Theft – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

Theft By Deception – Class 3 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

Identity Theft – Class 3 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

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

MARCH 2021:

Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

FEBRUARY 2021:

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

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 after hearing – CASE DISMISSED

Applied for Clemency on Cannabis charges – CLEMENCY GRANTED

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

CHICAGO STYLE FIREARMS

February 19, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Uncategorized

CHICAGO STYLE FIREARMS Illegal guns are all over Chicago. In 2018 alone, the Chicago Police seized over 9,500 illegal firearms. That was the largest amount seized in 5 years and a 9% increase from the previous year. Despite this, police in Chicago seize more illegal guns annually than in New York City and Los Angeles […]

Gun Charges, Gun Felony in Illinois, gun laws in Chicago

It’s Chicago — Why Shouldn’t I Have A Gun?

February 4, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

According to FoxNews Chicago & Cook County prosecutors, one lifelong Chicagoan gave this explanation during one of the first aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (AUUW) arrests of 2019 in the city. Even if he has a point, he’s got a problem: he’s a convicted felon. Felons caught with a gun in Chicago face 3-7 […]

aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, AUUW, Gun Charges, POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, UUW

AGGRAVATED ARSON – Class X – 6-30 years, NON Probation Eligible offense: DISMISSED

January 28, 2019 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Case Victories, Criminal Case Dismissed

Class X Felony ARSON – DISMISSED AW was looking at serious time on a serious offense. A class X, Aggravated Arson. Having no criminal history, spending most his life as a family man, AW couldn’t believe the situation he was in. He knew he was innocent. He knew he didn’t set any fire. He even […]

CRASHED & CONFUSED? LEFT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?

December 19, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

CRASHED & CONFUSED? LEFT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? Getting into an accident is no fun. If you are lucky enough to be able to walk away, or even better drive away, don’t. The law requires you to immediately stop. You cannot leave the scene of an accident. But […]

leaving the scene of an accident

AGGRAVATED (FELONY) DUI VICTORY/NOT GUILTY

November 5, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Case Victories

AGGRAVATED (FELONY) DUI VICTORY/NOT GUILTY CS was facing possible prison on a felony DUI charge. There was no choice but to go to trial and win. The risks were high and the odds long, CS was stopped by the police after being seen passed out in her vehicle at a busy intersection. After following […]

DUI, DUI Illinois, FELONY DUI

DO YOU HAVE TO GIVE YOUR NAME TO THE COPS? IT DEPENDS……

October 2, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

Lying to law enforcement is not a good idea. More importantly, it can be a crime. And the line between whether or not it is a crime becomes less & less clear the more & more you are talk to the police. If you think the cops are investigating you for a crime, assert your […]

arressted, detained

CAN YOU TURN AROUND TO AVOID A DUI CHECKPOINT?

September 18, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

CAN YOU TURN AROUND TO AVOID A DUI CHECKPOINT? You see them around the holidays. Labor Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving. DUI checkpoints popping up on the roads. The United States Supreme Court first upheld the constitutionality of these warrantless, probable cause free stops in 1990. Since then, States crafted their own specific legal rules […]

Chicago DUI, DUI, DUI Checkpoint

DUI and Labor Day Weekend Don’t Mix – Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Suggests

September 3, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

With the Labor Day’s holiday come and gone, it is essential that all of us take a moment to remind one another to be safe and smart this holiday and find a designated driver. Driving drunk can not only land youWith the Labor Day’s holiday come and gone, it is essential that all of us […]

Press Release

SORRY DUDE, YOU STILL CAN’T SMOKE WEED IN YOUR CAR

August 29, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

With the passage of Public Act 99-697, § 40, as of July 29, 2016, Illinoisans are free to run around with 10 grams or less of marijuana without having to worry about Johnny lawdog. Across the country, more and more States are going beyond decriminalization and straight up legalizing marijuana, not to mention all the […]

Criminal Defense, DUI, Marajuana, Marajuana DUI, search and seizure

.08 BUT YOUR LAWN LOOKS GREAT – WHAT CAN & CAN’T YOU DRIVE DRUNK?

August 13, 2018 / Robert J Callahan / Blog

DUI in Chicago, IL - Call Robert J Callahan

DUI in Chicago IL Information This is America. We have rights. So the natural question is: Can you mow your lawn drunk? Answer: Does your lawnmower have seat, an electric motor & a cup holder for your beer? If yes: Sadly, even in America, with all our freedoms, this a DUI. If no, drink […]

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