Recent Case HighlightsAggravated Criminal Sexual Assault - step-father charged with sexually assaulting his step-daughter. Facing up to 30 years in prison served at 100%. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after bench trial. (Case now expunged) Criminal Sexual Abuse - school teacher charged with sexually abusing young teenager. Facing prison sentence and lifetime registration as a sex offender. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after jury trial. (Case now expunged) Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent Deliver - New York state resident charged in Will County with Intent to Deliver in excess of 2 kilo's of cocaine. Facing up to 60 years served at 85%. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after bench trial. (Case now expunged) Computer Fraud and Forgery - White collar manager charged with multi-count felony indictment. Facing prison and loss of career. RESULT - CASE REDUCED to a MISDEMEANOR. Avoided any jail time, any felony conviction and remains employed in same capacity/position. Driving under the Influence - repeat DUI offender involved in personal injury accident. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after jury trial. Maintains drivers license, career as real estate agent, and avoids jail. Driving under the Influence - repeat DUI offender involved in property damage accident. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after bench trial. Maintains drivers license, union job, and avoids jail. Domestic Battery - Mom charged with domestic battery against 14 year old son. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after bench trial. Avoids lifetime criminal conviction, 26 week domestic violence counseling and possible jail sentence. Aggravated Reckless Conduct - Young man charged with firing handgun in direction of rival. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after bench trial. Avoids lifetime felony conviction, lifetime ban on firearm's ownership, and jail sentence. Driving under the Influence - General Contractor charged with his first DUI while speeding in a construction zone. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after bench trial. Avoids potential loss of driving privileges. Driving under the Influence - Salesman charged with 3rd DUI and found with cannabis and paraphernalia. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after jury trial. Avoids mandatory revocation of driving privileges and lengthy jail sentence. Driving under the Influence - Retired school teacher involved in 4th DUI arrest after personal injury accident. VERDICT - NOT GUILTY after jury trial. Avoids prison sentence of 3-7 years. |






