Facing charges that carried a mandatory minimum of 18 years and up to 25 years in prison, our client’s future was on the line.
He was accused of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (drive-by statute) and Armed Criminal Action—serious allegations stemming from an incident where he admitted to discharging a firearm into another vehicle. From day one, however, he maintained that he acted in self-defense.
Our team moved quickly and strategically, securing his release from a $250,000 bond and achieving a dismissal at the preliminary hearing within just two months. When the State re-filed the charges by indictment, we made it clear we were fully prepared to take the case to a jury trial and continued to press forward in litigation.
After continued persistence and preparation, the State ultimately dismissed the case—again.
This result underscores the importance of a proactive, trial-ready defense and a commitment to telling our client’s full story.
Charges dismissed. Freedom preserved.
