Successful Case Victories

Whether dealing with misdemeanors, felonies, or intricate legal negotiations, the below results speak volumes about Attorney Richard Fenber’s dedication and legal acumen.

People v. LS

Defendant was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon. Defendant allegedly possessed an Assault Rifle and over 10,000 rounds of ammunition. The prosecutor did not make a reasonable offer to resolve the case. Defendant found Not Guilty.

People v. LT

Defendant was charged with Armed Habitual Criminal and Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon.  After a traffic stop police found a loaded firearm underneath LS’s front passenger seat.  Defendant found Not Guilty.

People v. AF

Defendant was charged with Attempted Kidnapping and various other serious felonies. Defendant found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI).

People v. MJ

Defendant charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance arising from a search warrant of her residence. The Defendant rejected an offer of Second Chance Probation. Defendant found Not Guilty.

People v. SG

Defendant was charged with DUI. Officers responded to crashed vehicle. Defendant has a prior DUI and was not eligible for Court Supervision. After trial, the Judge found the Defendant not guilty of all charges.

People v. IB

charged with DUI. Officers observed several traffic infractions. Defendant was charged with DUI (drugs) and DUI (alcohol). Defendant was on Federal Supervised Release at the time of the arrest. After trial, Defendant was found not guilty of all DUI charges.

RECENT PRELIMINARY HEARING WINS

People v. JM

Defendant was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm without a FOID. During the preliminary hearing, Defendant’s counsel argued that the State had even met the burden of probable cause that the Defendant had either the knowledge or the control over the firearm. Judge agreed and made a finding of No Probable Cause. Case Dismissed.

People v. SD

Defendant was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Firearm without a CCL. During the preliminary hearing, Defendant’s counsel argued that the weapon was not immediately accessible. The Judge agreed and made a finding of no probable cause. Case Dismissed.

People v. CC

Defendant was charged with Possession of Cannabis. During the preliminary hearing, Defendant’s counsel argued that the officer could not link the Defendant to the cannabis recovered after a traffic stop. Judge agreed and made a finding of no probable cause. Case Dismissed.

RECENT MOTION WINS

People v. SK

Defendant was charged with Armed Habitual Criminal. Defendant faced 6-30 years in prison. Defendant was standing outside of his friend’s home when officers suspected he had a firearm. Defendant’s counsel filed a Motion to Suppress. Judge granted the motion. Case dismissed.

People v. GR

Defendant was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Cocaine). The State offered 4 years in prison. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a domestic disturbance and executed a search of the residence without a warrant. Judge granted motion to suppress. Case dismissed.

People v. RN

Defendant is a commercial (CDL) truck driver and was charged with a DUI. Defendant drive a truck for a living and need to support himself and family. Defendant demanded trial and case dismissed for speedy trial violation.

People v. DD

Defendant was charged with DUI. Defendant worked and needed his driver’s license to support his family. Judge granted Defendant’s Petition to Rescind the Statutory Summary Suspension citing that the officer did not have reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle.  Case dismissed.

People v. MB

Defendant was charged with Armed Robbery based on a Show Up Line Up.  Defendant was facing 21-45 years in prison and had a prior Armed Robbery in his background.  Defendant filed a Motion to Suppress the Show Up Line Up as unduly suggestive. Judge granted Motion to Suppress Line Up. Case Dismissed.

People v. MT

Defendant was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Defendant’s counsel filed a Motion to Dismiss the Indictment. The State offered 4 years in prison to resolve the case. Judge granted the Defendant’s Motion. Case Dismissed.

People v. HC

Defendant was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Defendant’s vehicle was stopped for a minor traffic stop and searched due to the odor of burnt cannabis. Defendant filed a Motion to Suppress. Judge granted the Defendant’s motion. Case Dismissed.

RECENT PLEA DEALS

People v. DC

Defendant was charged with two counts of felony Criminal Sexual Assault.  A conviction would carry a sentence of lifetime sex offender registration and prison.  After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to misdemeanor Battery with probation and no sex offender registration.

People v. CC

Defendant was charged with possession of Machine Gun which carries 6-30 years in prison. After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to First Offender Weapons Probation. If the Defendant completes the program successfully, he will not have a criminal record.

People v. GM

Defendant was charged with Home Invasion with a firearm.  After negotiations, Defendant pled guilty to Residential Burglary and received TASC Probation. If Defendant completes the TASC Probation successfully, he will not a have a criminal record.

People v. TN

Defendant was charged with a DUI and crashed his vehicle. Defendant had a prior DUI making him ineligible for Court Supervision. After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to amend the DUI to Reckless Driving ensuring that he could continue work, avoid a revoked license, and provide for his family.

People v. JS

Defendant was charged with three separate cases: Murder, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon, and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. After negotiations, Defendant pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Murder and sentenced to 13 years at 50 percent. Defendant will likely serve less than 3 years given his time in custody and credit for substance abuse programs.

RECENT DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS

People v. VG

Defendant was charged with Violating her Concealed Carry License. Defendant forgot her loaded firearm inside of her bag when entering O’Hare Airport. After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge upon completion of community service.

People v. ZM

Defendant was charged with Manufacture/Delivery and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Psilocybin aka Mushrooms).  After negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charges upon completion of a Substance Abuse/Dependency Evaluation.

People v. JI

Defendant was charged with Theft. Defendant allegedly stole an airplane passenger’s bag containing $5,000 in cash. After negotiations, Defendant entered into a behavioral modification course, did not have to pay restitution, and the case was dismissed.

U.S. v. FM

Defendant – an enlisted US Navy serviceman – was charged with a DUI and the case was transferred to the Northern District of Illinois since it occurred on federal land. After negotiations, the defendant entered into a deferred prosecution agreement resulting in a dismissal.