Recent Cases

October 13, 2011 - Domestic Battery, Not Guilty. The complaining witness, who was the defendant's brother-in-law, as well as the defendant's mother-in-law and sister-in-law all claimed that the defendant smashed the complaining witness against a wall so hard that it left a hole. They also claimed that it was an unprovoked attack. Under cross-examination Steven R. Hunter impeached each witness by proving that their testimony contradicted previous statements made to the police. Mr. Hunter's detailed cross-examination also revealed inconsistencies between each prosecution witnesses' trial testimony and the testimony of the other witnesses. The judge granted a defense motion for a directed finding of Not Guilty, so the defendant and defense witnesses never even had to testify. In addition, the court denied the prosecution's request for an Order of Protection. Careful preparation, including a close reading of all police reports and hours spent with witnesses planted the seeds of victory. (11 DV 5106001).

September 21, 2011 - Battery. Defendant was charged with punching a cab driver. The case went to trial and our Chicago law firm aggressively defended our client and cross-examined the witness. After hearing our the results of the cross-examination and our client's testimony, the judge arrived at a Not Guilty verdict. (11 1 23102701).

August 30, 2011 - Unlawful Use of Weapon. Defendant put carry-on bag through an airport x-ray machine. Had driven to Chicago from Texas, forgetting gun was in the bag from a previous trip. The complaint filed charged the defendant with having a loaded, accessible gun in an automobile. Judge rules that the prosecution charged the defendant incorrectly and did not prove case. Not Guilty. (11 1 20687001).

August 29, 2011 - Domestic Battery, Complaining witness claimed defendant hit her because he was drunk and high. Defense contradicted her with arresting officer's testimony. Not Guilty. (11 1 7269701)

June 21, 2011 - Battery. Bench trial resulting in Not Guilty. Prosecution claims client rubbed buttocks and thigh of mother's ex-boyfriend. Teenage complaining witness and her mother tell differing stories. Inconsistencies brought out on cross-examination. (11 MC1 87219)

June 21, 2011 - Domestic Battery. Case dismissed. (11 DV 7653701)

June 20, 2011 - Petition for Order of Protection. Petition denied. Multiple witnesses testify that client's co-worker is untruthful and abuses court system, threatens arrests for minor disagreements. Petitioner impeached with her own petition. (10 OP 07106)

June 14, 2011 - Petition to Rescind License Suspension after DUI arrest. Petition Granted after hearing. Court rules police had no valid reason to arrest client for drunk driving. (YT 186291)

May 19, 2011 - Misdemeanor Battery. Case dismissed. (11 1 196874)

May 18, 2011 - Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse and Parole Violation. Preliminary hearing and parole hearing. Finding of no probable cause, new charge dismissed, parole violation withdrawn. (11 1 11618001)

May 9, 2011 - Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Assault to Police Officer, Trespassing. Day of jury trial, prosecution agrees to dismiss Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault charges, client accepts non-reporting court Supervision to Trespassing. (10 1 2588611)

May 4, 2011 - Felony Retail Theft. Negotiate a sentence of probation despite the defendant's six prior felony retail theft convictions. (10 C 550751)

April 20, 2011 - Possession of a Controlled Substance. Preliminary hearing, finding of no probable cause. Case dismissed. (11 1 114953)

March 30, 2011 - Prostitution. Defendant, a California resident. Steven R. Hunter persuades court to allow her to remain in California. Persuades prosecution to dismiss charge in exchange for 30 hours of community service. (10 1 27062)

March 24, 2011 - Criminal Damage to Property. Defendant accused of breaking window in bar. Case dismissed. (11 1 19502901)

March 22, 2011 - Armed Habitual Criminal, third Class X felony so defendant faced life without parole. Defense proves that police kicked in door to home without warrant. Motion to Suppress granted after hearing, case dismissed. (09 CR 22465)

March 3, 2011 - Possession of Controlled Substance. Preliminary hearing, finding of no probable cause, case dismissed. (11 1 110799)

February 28, 2011 - Domestic Battery. Sister claims brother hit her. Case dismissed. (11 1 7330201)

February 10, 2011 - Stalking. Defense proves to prosecution proof that Defendant and the Complaining witness work at the same location, where Complaining Witness claims she was stalked. Case dismissed. (10 1 25520201)

January 11, 2011 - Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police claim to see defendant at a drug deal with drugs in his hand. Prosecution refuses to agree to Drug School diversion. Steven R. Hunter cross examines police officer at impoundment hearing, provides prosecutor with tape of hearing. Prosecution offers Drug School. Case dismissed after completion. (10 CR 8311)

January 10, 2011 - Assault. State alleges that the defendant assaulted unrelated complaining witness in a restaurant. Defense establishes that the complaining witness is the defendant's spouse and it was merely an argument. Case dismissed. (10 1 27125301)

January 4, 2011 - Driving on a Revoked License. Defendant has two prior DUI's and eight prior Driving on a Suspended License convictions. Prosecution argues for 180 days in jail, claiming it is a mandatory sentence. Defense persuades the court to sentence the defendant to 180 days of home confinement. (YT 065317)

January 3, 2011 - Reckless Conduct. Defendant arrested in Chicago sewers. Alleged to have endangered potential rescuers. Argued that this does not meet the elements of the offense. Prosecution agrees to dismiss in exchange for community service. (10 1 21620801)

December 29, 2010 - Criminal Damage to Property. False claim of damage after traffic dispute. No evidence of damage. Case dismissed. (10 4 00794701).

November 23, 2010 - Petition for Order of Protection denied after hearing. (10 OP 02680)

November 19, 2010 - Resisting Arrest and Failure to Obey Police Officer. Charges dismissed after pre-trial diversion for anger management counseling. (10 2 00309501)

November 16, 2010 - Violations of City Gun Ordinance. Motion City Non-Suit after filing motion to dismiss based on 2nd Amendment grounds. (09 1 28513101)

November 15, 2010 - Public Indeceny, Case dismissed after motion filed regarding a discovery violation. (10 1 24677601)

November 10, 2010 - Violation of Order of Protection, case dismissed. (10 1 44354101)

September 24, 2010 - Battery charges dismissed. (10 124968001)

September 23, 2010 - Battery, Criminal Damage to Property, Reckless Conduct. All charges dismissed day of trial. (10 123778001)

September 20, 2010 - Battery charged dismissed. (Grothwohr)

September 20, 2010 - Felony gun charge reduced to misdemeanor, sentence of supervision. (10 CR 6310)

September 8, 2010 - Armed Habitual Criminal, reduced to Class 2 with 50% good time. (10 CR 298)

August 31, 2010 - Misdemeanor drug possession. Charge dismissed. (10 122119501)

August 18, 2010 - Class 2 Delivery of a Controlled Substance charge reduced to Class 4 Possession. sentence of IDOC Boot Camp. (09 CR 2171301)

August 10, 2010 - Domestic Battery Charge dismissed day of trial. (10 143796901)

August 8, 2010 - Forfeiture of cash seized at arrest successfully challenged. Money returned. (09 COF 000560)

July 27, 2010 - Armed Habitual Criminal, reduced to Class 2 with 50% good time. (10 CR 01769)

July 19, 2010 - Misdemeanor drug possession. Charge dismissed. (10 123339601)

June 21, 2010 - Public Indecency, Solicitation of a sexual act. All charges dismissed. (10 118708801)

May 3, 2010 - Telephone harassment case. Case dismissed. (10 MC1 18630101)

May 3, 2010 - Domestic battery case. Not guilty. (09 MC 29294801)

March 2, 2010 - Hearing opposing Petition for Order of Protection based on Stalking. Petition denied. (10 OP 287)

February 25, 2010 - Petition for Violation of Supervised release withdrawn. (06 CR 00301)

February 9, 2010 - Hearing opposing Petition for Order of Protection based on Stalking. Petition denied. (10 OP 288)

January 25, 2010 - Leaving the Scene of Accident misdemeanor. Case dismissed. (TP 151118)

January 14, 2010 - Federal firearms charge dismissed. (08 CR 901)

December 18, 2009 - Federal drug conspiracy charges. United States Sentencing Guidelines downward departure, sentenced reduced by 1/3. (07 CR 799)

December 15, 2009 - Federal Violation of probation petition withdrawn. (02 CR 435)

December 15, 2009 - Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass to Vehicle. Charges dismissed. (08 MC1 292250)

December 4, 2009 - Prosecution persuaded not to file Medicare Fraud charges against client. (Grand Jury Proceedings)

November 24, 2009 - Preliminary hearing, finding of no probable cause on Possession with Intent to Deliver charge. (09 C4 9133)

November 19, 2009 - DUI. Finding of Not Guilty after trial. (TP 592425)

October 15, 2009 - Felony Copyright fraud, Maximum sentence of five years in prison. Negotiate probation. (09 CR 318)