Chicago, IL
Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
OUTCOME: Case dismissed (nolle prosequi)
Client was charged with domestic battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3.2) in Will County. The defense challenged the complaining witness's credibility and scrutinized the evidence, showing the State could not meet ... its burden of proof. Will County Courthouse, Joliet. People v. G.K.
OUTCOME: 30 days electronic home monitoring with work release; no jail or prison
Client faced a 7th charge of driving on a license revoked for a prior DUI, a Class 4 felony under 625 ILCS 5/6-303 carrying a mandatory minimum of 180 days in custody. Cook County, 5th Municipal Distri ... ct (Bridgeview). People v. S.C.
OUTCOME: All DUI charges dismissed
Client was charged with DUI in Chicago, and the prosecution kept delaying the case. Mitch Furman filed a written demand for speedy trial under 725 ILCS 5/103-5 and answered ready at every court date so ... the 160-day clock kept running. When the State failed to bring the case to trial in time, the defense moved to dismiss. Richard J. Daley Center, 1st Municipal District. People v. P.R.
OUTCOME: "Not Guilty" after two separate jury trials.
Purchasers of a single residence home brought suit against sellers. Buyers alleged fraud, and violation of the Residential Disclosure Act, claiming that full disclosure was not made regarding flooding ... in the basement and crawl space areas of the house. Plaintiffs were seeking over one hundred thousand dollars in compensatory damages. After two separate trials the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, deciding that no fraud occurred.
OUTCOME: Not guilty after trial
Client was charged with first-degree murder after a shooting. The State relied on GPS and cell phone evidence placing the client at the meeting and the scene. Mitch Furman cross-examined eight State wi ... tnesses, including a veteran detective and a police sergeant, and showed the State could not meet its burden of proof. People v. J.R.
OUTCOME: Not guilty after bench trial
A loaded firearm was recovered from a compartment behind the dashboard after a traffic stop, accessible to several occupants. The State could not prove actual or constructive possession by our client. ... People v. D.D.
OUTCOME: Not guilty of all charges
Client was charged with domestic battery and faced possible jail time and loss of gun ownership rights. Acquitted of all charges after a bench trial. People v. L.M.
OUTCOME: Not guilty after trial
The State alleged the client stole more than $2,000 from the complaining witness. On cross-examination the witness conceded that other people could have been involved. People v. A.C.
OUTCOME: Not guilty after trial
The State sought a battery conviction based on the complaining witness's testimony. Cross-examination showed the testimony was not credible. People v. J.K.
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