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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 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

Robert J Callahan Publishes Article Covering Drug Laws in Illinois

December 10, 2020 / Robert J Callahan / Press Release

This article provides in-depth research and rehabilitation solutions for people who need to know more about drug laws and sentencing in LSD and ecstasy cases. Everyone’s case is unique so we emphasize to call us to discuss the details of a case. Robert J Callahan Publishes Article Covering Drug Laws in Illinois and How Different […]

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. […]

MOTION TO SUPPRESS GRANTED – CLASS X FELONY NARCOTICS CASE DISMISSED

June 6, 2017 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, Class X Felony, Criminal Case Dismissed, News & Stuff, Press Release, Uncategorized

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 DISMISSED

Stilwell not guilty of 2014 killing – Callahan Produces Lifesaving Results

June 2, 2016 / Robert J Callahan / Case Victories, Press Release

Stilwell was shackled and led out of the courtroom, showing little emotion as if in disbelief that he was going to spend the Memorial Day weekend at home with his family.

Chicago Criminal Defense Law Firm Launches New Website to Promote Expanded Criminal Law Specialization

September 24, 2014 / Robert J Callahan / Press Release

Chicago (June 22, 2012) – Robert J Callahan & Associates, the Chicago Criminal Defense Law Firm, announced today the launch of a new website and blog designed to educate and inform visitors on the firm’s expanded capabilities in several areas of criminal law specialization. With 18 years of experience, developed while working in the criminal […]

Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Robert J. Callahan Hits Three Amazon Best Seller Lists

August 3, 2014 / Robert J Callahan / Press Release

Posted on 03 August 2014. Robert J. Callahan, a top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago and now best-selling author, is featured in the new book, “Simple Decisions Life Changing Results.” The book recently reached three Amazon Top-Ten best-seller lists and is currently available in the Amazon Kindle bookstore.This triple best-selling book reached the #1 spot […]

Defense Attorney Robert J. Callahan Reveals Reality of Navigating Chicago Criminal Courts

June 22, 2014 / Robert J Callahan / Press Release

Posted on 22 June 2014. Robert J Callahan, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, was featured on Influencers Radio show uncovering the realities of being arrested and facing the complex and overwhelming Chicago and Cook County, IL criminal justice system.Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, Robert J Callahan, was the featured guest on Influencers Radio show with Jack Mize, […]

Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago Robert J Callahan Gets Felony Drug Charge Dismissed

March 4, 2009 / Robert J Callahan / Press Release

Chicago, IL March 5, 2009 Unfortunately, life is not always a bed of roses, and at times, it can deal very difficult cards in the form of criminal charges. Considerable amounts of criminal charges that are pressed against people are unconstitutional or outright illegal and unfair. In some cases, people just happen to be in […]