DW was arrested when an undercover police officer identified him as the individual who sold him three bags of heroin in exchange for prerecorded funds. He was charged with manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. Due to DW’s background, he was facing a mandatory class X felony. Class X felonies are punishable by 6…
UG was arrested and charged with criminal battery after a work place altercation with a coworker. There were no witnesses or surveillance video of the incident making this a he-said/she said scenario. Both parties submitted photographic evidence of injury. UG did not deny striking her coworker but maintained it was self-defense. At trial, we argued…
Last Summer FR was stopped by an Illinois State Trooper for talking on his cell phone. The trooper asked for his license and insurance which he provided. After determining that Mr. R’s license was valid, the trooper asked for permission to search his car. FR, believing he had no choice, exited his car. He was…
KN was arrested for selling crack cocaine to an undercover agent (hereafter described as “the transaction). He was charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, a class 2 felony. A class 2 felony is punishable by a sentence of up to 7 years in prison. Upon being hired by the family, our initial…
Last summer WG was arrested for attacking her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend (ST). WG was accused of going to ST’s house at 3 a.m. WG was intoxicated at the time. When ST answered the door she began fighting with WG. ST was stabbed and sliced several times with a small knife. She was taken to a…
PK was stopped by police after officers observed her speeding and then her car stalled on the road. At the time of the stop, officers concluded PK’s driver’s license was suspended and she was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Following the arrest, the officer smelled alcohol on PK’s breath and once in custody…
Interviewer: At what point are police required to inform a suspect of their Miranda Rights? Robert J Callahan: That’s a good question because they are not always required to read you your rights. If they’re just doing a general investigation, what they commonly call a “field interview,” they’re not obligated to read you your rights….
Chicago (June 22, 2012) – Robert J Callahan & Associates, the Chicago Criminal Defense Law Firm, announced today the launch of a new website and blog designed to educate and inform visitors on the firm’s expanded capabilities in several areas of criminal law specialization. With 18 years of experience, developed while working in the criminal…
Posted on 03 August 2014. Robert J. Callahan, a top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago and now best-selling author, is featured in the new book, “Simple Decisions Life Changing Results.” The book recently reached three Amazon Top-Ten best-seller lists and is currently available in the Amazon Kindle bookstore.This triple best-selling book reached the #1 spot…
Posted on 22 June 2014. Robert J Callahan, Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, was featured on Influencers Radio show uncovering the realities of being arrested and facing the complex and overwhelming Chicago and Cook County, IL criminal justice system.Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney, Robert J Callahan, was the featured guest on Influencers Radio show with Jack Mize,…
