Interviewer: What would you do if you were accused of a crime? How would you advise people to choose an attorney? What signs should they look for to tell them they are speaking to the right attorney for them? Robert Callahan: One thing that surprises me is how people, through politeness, do not ask the…
As a strategist and defender, part of your job is to be clear headed. When your clients become emotional, how do you remain collected? There is a lot of passion involved when it gets to certain aspects of the case, especially during the closing argument. However, as far as executing strategy, I have to…
Once a case starts, what kind of mistakes do you see people make that hurts their chances of getting a desirable result? I have seen people sink themselves by making statements about a case that’s ongoing. There could be someone out there who is charged with a crime and they can end up working…
Interviewer: Do you have a lot of people that say, “Hey I got a call from a detective, and they want me to come speak to them. Should I do it?” What happens if the police call you, and they literally say, “You’re not under arrest, but we want to speak to you about something.”…
Interviewer: What misconceptions do people have about being charged with a crime that you can dispel for us now? What do you hear when people come to your office or call you? Robert Callahan: One of the most common things I hear is, “The police didn’t read me my rights.” This goes to the difference…
Interviewer: Please introduce yourself and your practice and tell me how long you’ve been practicing law. Robert Callahan: My name is Robert Callahan. I have been practicing criminal defense law in Chicago, Cook County, and the surrounding counties for almost 20 years. Interviewer: What areas do you practice in? Robert Callahan: Exclusively criminal defense, focusing…
Way back in 1997 BB was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver over 100 grams of heroin. When he didn’t appear at his scheduled Preliminary Hearing, the sitting Judge issued a No Bail Warrant for his arrest. BB went on with his life and moved with his family to another state. BB’s…
As a result of a domestic disturbance last summer, IO found her apartment occupied by several Chicago Police Officers. She had called the police on her boyfriend, who was intoxicated and threatening to hurt her. When officers arrived they confronted the boyfriend who exclaimed “she’s got drugs in the apartment! I can show you.” He…
Last summer FT was seated on a porch with several friends when local police officers approached him. FT was speaking on his cell phone at the time, and he got up and began walking away. One of the officers detained him and placed him into custody. They returned to the porch, searched the area and…
Our most recent victory came in the form of a DISMISSED Prostitution charge in mid July of 2012. Our client was happy with the outcome and quick resolution of this criminal charge. We defend the rights of people accused of crimes for all people.
