Robert J Callahan – Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Wins Class X Felony on Motion to Suppress…Cased Dismissed When police enter someone’s home without a search warrant, the presumption is that such an entry is illegal. Under most circumstances, any evidence seized as a result of that type of entry will be “suppressed”. That basically means […]
CASE DISMISSED, Chicago CASE DISMISSED, class x felony, CLASS X FELONY NARCOTICS, Motion to Suppress, NARCOTICS CASE DISMISSEDKD was parked in a White Castle restaurant parking lot in a western suburb last November when he was approached by local police. The officers had pulled their squad car behind him and shined their hand held spot light on KD and his friend. They then approached KD’s car and allegedly observed him making “furtive […]
DW was arrested when an undercover police officer identified him as the individual who sold him three bags of heroin in exchange for prerecorded funds. He was charged with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. Due to DW’s background, he was facing a mandatory class X felony. Class X felonies are punishable by 6 […]
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 […]
HM was waved over at a roadside safety seat belt checkpoint last summer by a south suburban police department. One officer directed him to an area where other officers were ticketing drivers for seat belt violations. Upon running his license number through dispatch, the officer discovered that HM’s driver’s license was revoked for DUI. He […]
DT was arrested last fall when local Police were investigating a hit and run accident. Having originally been called to the scene of an accident involving three parked cars, the police claim to have followed a trail of debris leading them to DT’s garage. After following the trail of debris and locating DT at his […]
QS was arrested last October for Possession of Cannabis with intent to Deliver, a Class 3 Felony. He had originally been detained by local police officers when he picked up a box containing 6 pounds of Marijuana from a friend’s house. The package had been shipped here from California. QS was found to be in […]
chicago, Chicago IL, IL, Possession of Cannabis in ChicagoB.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, possessionUnfortunately 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 GUILTYOur 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.
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