Client was charged with the criminal offense of Driving while license suspended. It was based on an out of State matter, that we were able to clear. This resulted in the prosecutors dismissing his crim...inal suspended license case, and all other charges. Charges dropped, case closed.
Expungement
People v. T.S.
Jan 11, 2017
OUTCOME: Expungement Granted!
Client filed a petition to expunge a domestic violence case that I had previously gotten dismissed. The State objected to her expungement petition. I appeared and argued to the Presiding Judge that the... expungement should be granted over the State's objection, and the Judge agreed. Petition to Expunge Granted!
DUI and DWI
People v. A A
Jan 04, 2017
OUTCOME: Not guilty
client charged with DUI in the Skokie Courthouse. client was driving 71 mph in a 35 mph, officer claimed he failed tests, used profanity etc. On cross examination, the officer was caught embellishing, ...and I used the officer's own video to win the case
Criminal defense
People v C.M.
Dec 29, 2016
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed / Charges Dropped
Client was charged with retail theft. It was a somewhat complex situation where the client was accused of stealing certain items, leaving the store, and then returning to steal additional items, but wa...s stopped shortly before the exit door. I was able to use the store's own surveillance video against them, showing that they lost sight of my client during the initial visit, and o the trial date, couldn't produce the store agent that was on the floor, thus, no way to prove the initial theft, and subsequently couldn't prove the second theft based upon his proximity to the cashier. Case dismissed, all charges dropped!
DUI and DWI
Carol Stream v. R.W.
Dec 19, 2016
OUTCOME: DUI Suspension Dismissed
DuPage County DUI case, on the initial court date, I argued that my clients DUI Suspension was defective due to the officer indicating a BAC result that was not properly obtained. Result: Suspension Di...smissed!
Criminal defense
People v. S.I.
Dec 16, 2016
OUTCOME: All Felony Charges Dismissed!
Drug Possession: client was charged with possessing prescription pills, and they weren't his to possess. During the felony preliminary hearing stage, all charges were dismissed!
Licensing
Matter of G.D.
Nov 02, 2016
OUTCOME: Driver's License Reinstated
this was a Secretary of state Driver's License reinstatement hearing. Client had 2 prior DUI's and the SOS had revoked his privilege to drive. After reviewing all of my client's treatment documents, dr...afting a prep sheet, and preparing my client by rehearsing the hearing numerous times, the Secretary of state granted, and restored, his full drivers license privileges.
DUI and DWI
People v. M.W.
Oct 26, 2010
OUTCOME: Driver's License Suspension Dismissed
DUI - License Suspension Dismissed! Client blew a .194. Went to hearing on the suspension. During cross examination, officers contradicted each other and failed to follow all of the rules to properly o...perate the Breath Machine. As a result, the breath test was determined to be inadmissible and the Suspension was Dismissed.
Criminal defense
People v. L.R.
Apr 22, 2010
OUTCOME: Motion to Quash and Suppress Granted - Dismissed!
L.R. was charged with a Class X Possession of Heroin with Intent to Deliver. He faced from 6-30 Years. I litigated a Motion to Quash the Arrest and Suppress All Evidence, in an effort for the Court to ...Rule that it was an illegal search. After a careful cross examination of the police office, I was able to impeach his testimony and show the court he could not be believed. The Court agreed with me and Ordered that any and all evidence obtained was a violation of my client's Constitutional Rights and is therefore Suppressed. Thus, the State had no evidence and were forced to Nolle (Dismiss) All Charges against my client. Class X Felony Dismissed! Not Guilty!
DUI and DWI
People of the State of Illinois v. S.Z.
Jun 05, 2009
OUTCOME: 3 Year DUI Suspension Dismissed
Carpentersville Police arrested my 19 client for DUI, Zero Tolerance, Open Alcohol in Vehicle and Improper lane Usage. I exposed a technical defense to the Summary Suspension filed against my client. A...fter a hearing before the Judge, it was Ruled that the 3 year suspension be dismissed.