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Recent Criminal Case Victories

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Recently Won Cases

(Actual Dates and Cases)

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

March 2018

Class 2 unlawful use of a weapon by a felon – NOT GUILTY

February 2018

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

January 2018

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

December 2017

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

Class X Felony Cannabis Case – NOT GUILTY

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Class X felony manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school

December 29, 2015 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Case Victories, News & Stuff

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 […]

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MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE GRANTED CLASS X FELONY

October 19, 2015 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, Case Victories, News & Stuff

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 […]

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NOT GUILTY – Driving while license Revoked (DUI basis mandatory jail avoided)

October 28, 2013 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, News & Stuff

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 […]

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Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (Class 4 Felony) | NOT GUILTY

June 21, 2013 / Robert J Callahan / News & Stuff

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 […]

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NOT GUILTY – Possession of Cannabis with Intent to deliver Class 3 Felony

May 31, 2013 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, News & Stuff

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 […]

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DISMISSED AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin) Class 4 Felony

October 31, 2012 / Robert J Callahan / News & Stuff

B.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 […]

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OCTOBER 2012 – DOMESTIC BATTERY – NOT GUILTY

October 23, 2012 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, News & Stuff

Unfortunately 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 […]

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DOMESTIC BATTERY, NOT GUILTY

JULY 2012 DISMISSED – Prostitution

July 20, 2012 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, News & Stuff, Uncategorized

Our 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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How investigation wins cases

July 17, 2012 / Robert J Callahan / Blog, News & Stuff, Uncategorized

What differentiates Robert Callahan & Associates from all the criminal defense lawyers practicing in the Chicago area?  We do things differently from the very outset of your case.  Police radio transmissions from the day of the incident are obtained by our investigator.  If there are 911 calls we order those also.  Every single police report, […]

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July 2012 – Not Guilty – Felony aggravated battery

July 4, 2012 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, News & Stuff

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 […]

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