Robert J Callahan | Chicago, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer | Attorney

Battery Charge – NOT GUILTY

UG was arrested and charged with criminal battery after a work place altercation with a coworker. There were no witnesses or surveillance video of the incident making this a he-said/she said scenario. Both parties submitted photographic evidence of injury. UG did not deny striking her coworker but maintained it was self-defense. At trial, we argued […]

MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE GRANTED CLASS X FELONY

Last Summer FR was stopped by an Illinois State Trooper for talking on his cell phone. The trooper asked for his license and insurance which he provided. After determining that Mr. R’s license was valid, the trooper asked for permission to search his car. FR, believing he had no choice, exited his car. He was […]

Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Class 2 Felony – Not Guilty

KN was arrested for selling crack cocaine to an undercover agent (hereafter described as “the transaction). He was charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, a class 2 felony. A class 2 felony is punishable by a sentence of up to 7 years in prison. Upon being hired by the family, our initial […]

ATTEMPT FIRST DEGREE MURDER – Finding of Not Guilty

Last summer WG was arrested for attacking her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend (ST). WG was accused of going to ST’s house at 3 a.m. WG was intoxicated at the time. When ST answered the door she began fighting with WG. ST was stabbed and sliced several times with a small knife. She was taken to a […]

Driving Under the Influence – FINDING OF NOT GUILTY AFTER TRIAL

PK was stopped by police after officers observed her speeding and then her car stalled on the road. At the time of the stop, officers concluded PK’s driver’s license was suspended and she was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Following the arrest, the officer smelled alcohol on PK’s breath and once in custody […]

Unlawful use of Weapons by a Felon – NOT GUILTY

Last winter, DH was working in his basement when local police crashed through the door. The officers informed him that they had a search warrant for narcotics. DH was brought up to his living room where his mother and teenage cousin were being detained. Ultimately, a handgun and cocaine were recovered in an upstairs bedroom. […]

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

JG was traveling with four friends in an area known for narcotic use when he was stopped by the police. Upon approaching the vehicle the police officers claimed to smell a strong odor of cannabis. After conducting a field interview, JG was arrested for possession of cocaine and cannabis. JG’s family retained Robert J Callahan […]

Class 4 felony possession of heroin – NOT GUILTY

MG was arrested in his grandmother’s house during the execution of a search warrant. Police had received information from a confidential informant that MG was manufacturing and delivering narcotics from this residency. Police obtained a search warrant based on that information. When police first attempted to execute the search warrant they were unable to breach […]

Class 3 felony criminal fortification of residence/bldg – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

MG was arrested in his grandmother’s house during the execution of a search warrant. Police had received information from a confidential informant that MG was manufacturing and delivering narcotics from this residency. Police obtained a search warrant based on that information. When police first attempted to execute the search warrant they were unable to breach […]

MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE GRANTED – CASE DISMISSED

A wise veteran attorney once told me that even a mediocre criminal defense attorney can handle 75% of typical criminal cases. This particular case falls into the remaining 25% where without the backing of a top notch legal team the result could be a lengthy prison sentence. It illustrates the difference between a high quality […]

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