Chicago Man Arrested for IL Unlawful Use of Weapon Offense - Skokie Criminal Lawyer Gets Case Dismissed by Filing Motion

Illinois charges: unlawful use of a weapon. Lawyer gets all charges dismissed.

Skokie Criminal Lawyer | Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon Charges | Misdemeanor Offense of Possessing a Weapon | Criminal Defense Attorney: Skokie, Illinois | Second Municipal District Case of Possession of Child Porn | Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse or Assault Skokie criminal attorney Lewis Gainor represented a client who had been arrested for unlawful use of a weapon (UUW). The man was 20 years old at the time he was charged with the offense. Officers from the Waukegan Police Department arrested the young man on December 1, 2005. The Lake County State's Attorney charged him with two counts of UUW.

Lewis Gainor consulted with his client, reviewing the facts and the prosecution's charges. He concluded that the case could be dismissed without a trial.

After thoroughly researching the issue, he filed a motion to dismiss the case, citing Illinois statute 725 ILCS 5/114-1 (grounds for dismissal of charges). He appeared on the young man's behalf in Lake County Circuit Court on August 15, 2006. He argued his motion, and put the State on its heels.

The prosecution dismissed all charges. The man was free to go.

Skokie criminal lawyer Lewis Gainor believes that it takes special diligence to protect young defendants. He dedicates his practice to helping young people who are caught in a bad situation. He focuses on both adult cases, and juvenile defense.

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Court Records

Charging document - unlawful use of a weapon.pdf

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Charging document - unlawful use of a weapon (count two).pdf

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Court minutes - all charges dismissed.pdf

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