Recent Successes in the Court Room
We don't just "talk the talk" at Polinske & Associates; we "walk the walk" as well, and the evidence is in some of our most recent outstanding case results.
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My client was charged with 3 felony offenses including Armed Violence. We were able to get that charge dismissed
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Multiple Cannabis Trafficking Cases Reduced to Lesser Offenses
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My client was charged with Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer. We got her charge dismissed
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My client was released from prison on a child pornography charge. He was charged with a new case in Madison County and bond was set at $500,000. We conducted a bond reduction motion and the judge agreed to reduce the bond to $20,000 cash. He was able to post and is out of jail.
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This week I was able to obtain a felony reduction to misdemeanor Battery and court supervision (from felony Mob Action), Fleeing the Scene dismissal, and a DUI reduced to Reckless Driving with court supervision.
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My client was arrested after a large quanity of cannabis was located inside his vehicle. He was charged with cannabis trafficking (12-60 years in prison). We obtained First Offender Probation for him which will result in no conviction.
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My client was charged with murder after shooting at a person seven times. We tried his case and he was found not guilty in Madison County 9-26-2022
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My client was initially represented by another attorney who could only obtain a 6 year prison offer. We took over the case and I obtained probation for him.
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Madison County Trafficking Cases Reduced to Possession and Clients both Sentenced to Probation
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My client was charged by Sauget Police Department with possession of a weapon. A felony charge. We filed a motion to suppress evidence and won.
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My client was charged with Battery after being involved at an altercation at a tavern. We tried the case. She was found Not Guilty.
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My client was charged with two separate felony charges. We were able to negotiate both charges dismissal in exchange for a plea to a misdemeanor. July 14, 2022
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My client was charged with felon in possession of a weapon. It was a mandatory time sentence if convicted. We obtained a dismissal of the charge.
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Madison County Agg. UUW charge dismissed
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Mr. Vaughn was charged with a variety of felonies including Armed Violence. His charges were all dismissed.
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My client was charged with home invasion with a firearm enhancement. We resolved his case for probation.
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Mr. Castleberry was charged with killing his girlfriend's daughter who was 23 months old. We presented a case explaining to the jury the injury that killed her was inflicted prior to the time Mr. Castleberry had contact with her. They found her not guilty.
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A client was charged with Agg. UUW an offense that requires prison time if convicted. We negotiated a dismissal of that charge in exchange for a plea to First Offender Probation to a companion drug offense.
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Two clients were fortunate to have the state agree to dismiss their charges fully. One was charged with Harassment with Vehicle (felony) and the other Agg. Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
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Mr. Ritchie was charged after a police officer attempted to stop his vehicle. He fled at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle. He was charge with a felony. We negotiated a reduction of the charge. My client had just been released from prison and had served time for many drug charges in the past.