Results

DOMESTIC BATTERY CASE DISMISSED

Client charged with Domestic Battery of child, facing up to 1 year in the county jail and fine of up to $2,500. Aggressive pre-trial strategy deployed and case wa dismissed before trial.

ALLEGED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT NOT CHARGED

Client investigated for Criminal Sexual Assualt (rape) on a college campus. Thorough and multi-faceted pre-charge strategy deployed to neutralize the investigation.

ALLEGED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT NOT CHARGED

Client investigated for Criminal Sexual Assault (“rape”) of a girlfriend. Pre-charge strategy highlighted problems with State’s case. Client was not charged.

CLASS X FELONY OFFENDER RECEIVED JUVENILE PROBATION

Client was a juvenile charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, a Class X felony. State sought to transfer juvenile to adult court where he would face 6 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Team at Hanauer Law highlighted the Client’s specific history and characteristics and argued that juvenile justice system was most appropriate place for Client. Court agreed with the defense and Client remained in juvenile court where he received a sentence of probation.

CLASS X FELONY OFFENDER RECEIVED JUVENILE PROBATION

Client was a juvenile charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Gun, a Class X felony. State sought to transfer juvenile to adult court, where he would face 6 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The team at Hanauer Law argued against transfer, highlighting how the specific history and characteristics of the juvenile warranted the benefits available in juvenile court. Court agreed with the defense. Client received a sentence of probation.

PROBATION AND 180 DAYS FOR SHOOTING SOMEONE

Client charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, a Class X felony, after intentionally shooting someone. Client faced a sentence of 6 to 30 years or more, if charged with attempted murder. Hanauer Law negotiated an amended charge and sentence of 180 days in the county jail followed by a term of probation.

PROBATION FOR TRAVELING TO MEET A MINOR AND SOLICITATION IN TWO SEPARATE COUNTIES

Client charged with Indecent Solicitation of a Child, and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse in two different counties. Client faced sentences of 2 to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, run consecutively. Hanauer Law negotiated a disposition of probation for each case to be run concurrently.

RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF FIREARM NOT CHARGED

Client discharged firearm in apartment complex, damaging property at neighbor’s home. Pre-charge negotiations and discussions led to no charge.

GROOMING; CONTESTED SENTENCING HEARING WHERE STATE WANTED JAIL; PROBATION, NO JAIL

Client charged with Solicitation to Meet a Child; Indecent Solicitation of a Child; and Grooming. Client faced 2 to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. At a contested sentencing hearing, Hanauer Law secured a sentence of probation with no jail or prison time.

PROBATION AND 180 DAYS FOR SHOOTING SOMEONE

Client charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, a Class 1 felony, after intentionally shooting someone. Client faced 4 to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Hanauer Law negotiated a disposition of 180 days in the county jail, followed by a term of probation.

SEMI-TRUCK, COCAINE TRAFFICKING; 180 DAYS AND PROBATION

Client charged with Controlled Substance Trafficking, a Class X felony; Manufacture/Delivery of 900+ grams of cocaine, a Class X felony; and possession of 900+ grams of cocaine. Hanauer Law aggressively pursued pretrial defense strategies. Ultimately, Client received a sentence of 180 days in the county jail followed by a term of probation.

DOMESTIC BATTERY

Client charged with Domestic Battery of her mother. Aggressive pre-trial negotiations between the State and defense, and discussions with the victim, led to a pre-trial dismissal of the charge.

BRINGING CONTRABAND INTO PENAL INSTITUTION

Client charged with Bringing a Controlled Substance into a Penal Institution, a Class X felony and Delivery of a Controlled Substance into a Penal Institution, a Class X felony. Aggressive pre-trial negotiations led to an amended charge and a sentence of probation.

AGGRAVATED BATTERY OF CHILD

Client investigated for Aggravated Battery of a Child. Early contact with Hanauer Law, after which Client exercised his right to remain silent, led to no charge.

STUDENT/TEACHER RELATIONS

Client was a teacher charged with Official Misconduct, a Class 3 felony with a sentencing range of 2 to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, after having inappropriate contact and discussions with a student. Aggressive pre-trial negotiations and legal arguments surrounding applicable law led to an agreed sentence of probation.

METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES

Client was charged with distribution of meth (Class 1); and possession of meth (Class 2) in one county. While awaiting sentencing, and out-of-custody, Client was charged with possession with intent to distribute meth (Class X) in a second county. Client was facing 74 years between both counties. Rob Hanauer secured the dismissal of the Class 1 felony and concurrent sentences in both counties of 7 years to be served at 50% with credit in both counties for time served.

Car Crash

Woman sustained injuries in roll-over crash. The team at Hanauer Law secured policy limits for client.

Disorderly Conduct Jury Trial

Client arrested for, and charged with, disorderly conduct. Case dismissed after the State presented its evidence to the jury.

Drug Possession Not Charged

Delivery driver stopped and car was searched. Controlled substance found. Client was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Aggressive pre-charge strategy deployed. Client was not charged.

Alleged Sexual Assault Not Charged

Elderly woman claimed Client sexually assaulted her. Defense strategy required seeking a stalking/no-contact order against the alleged victim. After a two-day trial, alleged victim made certain statements favorable to the Client. Transcript forwarded to the State. Client not charged.

The Table Thief

Client was arrested for obstructing justice but charged with resisting arrest. Plea negotiations fell through. Rob Hanauer took the State's table for trial and secured a 'Not Guilty' jury verdict after a multi-day trial.

Domestic Battery

Client was arrested for Class 2 felony domestic battery involving firearms and strangulation. Negotiated disposition where Client received court supervision on an amended misdemeanor charge of battery.

Domestic Battery

Client was arrested for domestic battery. Aggressive pre-charge defense strategy deployed. Client not charged.

Federal Conspiracy Case

Client was charged in a federal conspiracy. Rob Hanauer's defense strategy led to Client's severance from co-defendants at trial. Client received a sentence which was decades less than co-defendants.

Armed Robbery, Armed Robbery, Probation

Client charged as juvenile with armed robbery. Client sentenced to probation. Four months into sentence, Client commits another armed robbery. Rob Hanauer argued for a sentence of probation on the second armed robbery. The court agreed. The Client grew up to be a productive member of society.

Malfunctioning Firearm is not a discharge

Client arrested and charged with unlawful use of a firearm. Defense strategy was that the firearm malfunctioned and did not discharge. Case dismissed.

Stalking/No-Contact Order

Client sought relief under the Illinois Stalking/No-Contact Order Act. Client secured a two-year plenary order. Court also awarded legal fees and jailed the respondent.

Federal Child Pornography charges received minimum sentence

Client charged with possession and production of child pornography. Sentencing range was 25-30 years. The team at Hanauer Law argued for the minimum sentence of 15 years. The court agreed with the defense and imposed a minimum sentence of 15 years.

Spousal Maintenance Terminated

Client ordered to pay approximately $10,000 per month in spousal maintenance. Client hired attorneys from the team at Hanauer Law to seek termination of spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance was terminated.

Husband Gets Maintenance

Client hired the team at Hanauer Law for divorce proceedings. The wife objected to paying Client spousal maintenance. After a two-day trial, Client (husband) received spousal maintenance.

Quick Divorce With Favorable Terms

Mother hired the team at Hanauer Law for divorce proceedings. The team at Hanauer Law secured favorable terms, including majority custody to mother, within three-months of filing the divorce petition.