Misdemeanors Defense - Chicago, IL

Recent Cases

People v. J.H. (2011)
DUI - The client was a federal employee arrested while visiting the Chicago area. The police officer stated the client failed all three field sobriety tests. Following cross-examination of the officer, the Court was not convinced that the Defendant had failed these tests and found him not guilty.

People v. P.R. (2011)
DUI - The police allege the client failed all field sobriety tests. The client takes the breathalyzer and blows .24. A DVD of the arrest is obtained by subpoena. The DVD reveals the client did not fail the field sobriety tests. A Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence is filed. A hearing is held on the motion and the DVD is played for the Court. The DVD helps convince the Court that the police officer was not being completely truthful. The DUI charge is dismissed.

Illinois Secretary of State v. K.J. (2010)
Formal hearing - Driving privileges revoked for three DUI arrests. Full reinstatement of driving privileges granted after first hearing with attorney Eric J. Bell.

People v. D.M. (2010)
DUI - The police officer maintained that the client failed all field sobriety tests. mClient did not take the breathalyzer. At trial, the police officer is impeached: how he requested the motorist to perform the field sobriety tests; how he scored these tests; and how he determined the client failed the field sobriety tests. The client is found not guilty.

People v. H.T. (2010)
Domestic Battery - Defendant found not guilty following a bench trial. Court specifically found that the physical evidence of the victim's alleged injuries did not match the victim's testimony.

People v. H.R. (2010)
DUI - We file a Petition to Rescind the Statutory Summary Suspension based on the argument that the police officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe the motorist was driving a vehicle while under the influence. During the course of the hearing the police officer's exaggerated story is revealed. The Court specifically finds the officer's testimony is "incredible" - the Petition to Rescind is granted. All charges are later dismissed.

People v. P.J. (2010)
Felony Theft - Defendant charged with a Class 2 felony - Theft by deception. The defense presented extensive mitigation to the State - after the Defendant was able to pay restitution the charges were reduced to a misdemeanor.

People v. A.C. (2009)
Felony Theft and Forgery - Defendant was charged with Class 2 and Class 3 felonies. Attorney Eric J. Bell filed a Motion to Dismiss asserting the State violated his client's right to a speedy trial. After additional negotiations with the State - the State agrees to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor.

People v. C.R. (2009)
Burglary - Two Chicago Police Officers stated that they observed the defendant taking various items from a vehicle and placing them in another vehicle. Defendant testified differently and maintained his innocence. The jury was not convinced beyond a reasonable doubt and returned a verdict of not guilty.

All Misdemeanors

Misdemeanor crimes encompass a broad range of offense in Illinois. Simply stated, a misdemeanor is defined as a crime where the maximum possible sentence is 1 year in jail. Some of the more commonly charged misdemeanor offenses are:

DUI
Driving of a Suspended or Revoked License
Battery
Criminal Damage to Property
Retail Theft
Prostitution
Possession of Cannabis
Domestic Battery
Disorderly Conduct

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