Michael S O'Meara

Michael S O'Meara's Legal Cases (6)

Chicago, IL

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

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DUI and DWI

DUI

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

People of IL. v. M.B. – In Cook County, the client was facing a second DUI charge with a breathalyzer result over double the legal limit. Result: Mr. O’Meara argued that the arrest was illegal and cal ... led the arresting Sergeant to the stand and questioned him about how the arrest was handled. After the contested hearing, the judge agreed with Mr. O’Meara and threw out all the evidence based on an illegal arrest. Thus, the court granted the motion to quash and the State’s Attorney was forced to dismiss the case.

Criminal defense

Battery

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OUTCOME: Not Guilty

People v. L.N. and A.S. – In Cook County, both clients were charged with battery causing bodily harm after allegedly punching, kicking and beating a person with a lead pipe. The alleged victim sustain ... ed severe facial and head injuries that required numerous stitches as well as major dental work to replace several teeth. Neither of Mr. O’Meara’s client’s suffered an injury. An independent eyewitness testified that she saw the client’s beat the alleged victim without being provoked. Result: After a bench trial that included 7 witnesses, the judge found Mr. O’Meara’s clients not guilty of the charges based on self defense.

Criminal defense

Drug Charges

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OUTCOME: Charges Dropped

Recently, a man was pulled over by police and during his traffic stop, cocaine and marijuana were found in his possession. While drug charges are among the most common offenses levied against citizens ... in Illinois, the penalties can be among the harshest imposed, including devastating fines, the creation of a permanent criminal record, and substantial jail sentences. With hopes of fighting these drug charges, the man reached out to Chicago drug defense attorney Michael O’Meara, who listened to his side of the story and explained his options in detail By drawing on a wealth of knowledge about how drug cases are handled in Illinois, attorney O’Meara fond the best course of action and began discussing the case with all the parties involved. These negotiations culminated with the authorities dropping all the charges against his client. By choosing such a qualified and dedicated drug defense lawyer, this man was spared from the life-shattering and perpetual effects of a drug conviction.

Domestic violence

Domestic Battery Charge Dismissed and Expunged

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OUTCOME: Expunged

Situations involving domestic violence allegations are understandably sensitive and usually very complicated. If you find yourself accused, it is critical that you consult with a skilled criminal defen ... se attorney, who can help navigate the grueling criminal process and will work to set things right. For example, when a man was charged with domestic battery, he came to the Chicago criminal defense lawyer Michael O’Meara to help avoid or reduce the potential consequences such a charge could have on his life and reputation. Attorney O’Meara promptly relieved many of his client’s legal worries by negotiating to have the domestic battery charge dismissed. While this removed his fears of having a criminal record or being required to serve time behind bars, the man did not want the charge to appear on any future background checks and authorized O’Meara to pursue a total expungement. This was accomplished by filing a petition with the court; however, O’Meara ran into interference when the request was contested by the prosecution. Through his adept ability to explain the facts and reasoning behind his client’s petition, the Judge agreed to grant the expungement and his client left the courtroom with this unfortunate incident purged from his record. https://www.chicagocriminaldefenselawyer.com/results/domestic-battery-charge-dismissed-expunged/

Criminal defense

Theft & Fraud

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OUTCOME: No conviction

O’Meara Law, LLC recently helped a man after he was charged with some very serious theft and fraud charges, revolving around the possession of dozens of credit cards and stealing thousands of dollars f ... rom numerous bank accounts. The man was extremely stressed and overwhelmed by the trouble he had become involved in and knew that he’d need a knowledgeable and highly skilled criminal defense attorney with considerable experience working within the Illinois criminal court system. Attorney O’Meara reviewed the man’s situation and eventually met with the prosecutor to discuss the case. It became clear that if his client was convicted the prosecution was going to pursue a 364-day sentence in Cook County Jail. Not wanting to see his client incarcerated for such a significant length of time, attorney O’Meara advocated on the man’s behalf. After a conference with the Judge, O’Meara successfully negotiated to allow his client to participate in court supervision. Because of the O’Meara’s resolute approach, this man was saved from any time behind bars and would even avoid a criminal conviction. In addition, and due in large part to O’Meara’s representation, after his client completes the terms of his supervision, the entire charge will become eligible for expungement. https://www.chicagocriminaldefenselawyer.com/results/no-conviction-man-facing-theft-fraud-charges/

DUI and DWI

Second DUI Expunged

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OUTCOME: Expunged

Nowadays, when so many opportunities are tied to background checks and the ability to portray yourself as an upstanding member of the community, the importance of maintaining a clear criminal record ca ... nnot be overstated. Recently, Illinois criminal defense attorney Michael O’Meara came to aid of a man when he was charged with his second DUI. While this offense could have resulted in significant time in jail and losing his ability to drive, the man had the foresight to retain the services of a very capable DUI defense lawyer. Attorney O’Meara fervently defended his client during a trial and achieved a not guilty verdict, which alleviated a lot of the man’s concerns. However, the man was also worried that the mere appearance of a second DUI offense on his record would create problems down the road, and he discussed the possibility of erasing the entire incident with O’Meara. With this goal in mind, attorney O’Meara pursued a total expungement and after a contested expungement hearing, the judge agreed with O’Meara’s argument that his client should not be saddled with an unsupported blemish on his record. The man could now rest assured that this DUI charge was stricken from his record and would not hold him back. https://www.chicagocriminaldefenselawyer.com/results/second-dui-expunged-man-illinois/

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