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  • Accusation: Aggravated Battery to a Child

    Facing: Felony Charge, 15 years in prison at 85%

    Result: No Felony Charges, 2 years Misdemeanor Probation
  • Accusation: Two Class X Drug Charges

    Facing: 60 years in prison

    Result: Four Months of Boot Camp
  • Accusation: Battery

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: Charges Dropped
  • Accusation: Aggravated Stalking

    Facing: 3 years in prison

    Result: Post-conviction hearing granted
  • Accusation: Possession with intent to deliver cocaine

    Facing: 7 years in prison

    Result:Finding of Not Guilty
  • Accusation: Attempt Murder, Aggravated Battery with a Firearm

    Facing: 55 years in prison at 85%

    Result: Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
  • Accusation: Conspiracy to deliver Cocaine (Federal)

    Facing: 40 years in prison

    Result: 87 months in prison
  • Accusation: Possession of Methamphetamine

    Facing: 5 years in prison

    Result: 2 years probation
  • Accusation: Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine

    Facing: 30 years in prison

    Result:6 years in prison, at 50%
  • Accusation: First Degree Murder, Aggravated Discharge of Firearm

    Facing: 85 years in prison at 100 %, 15 years at 85%

    Result: 20 years at 50%, 4 years at 50%
  • Accusation: Domestic Battery

    Facing: 365 days in jail, 10 year registry

    Result: Motion for new trial granted, charges dropped
  • Accusation: Aggravated Battery to a Child

    Facing: 30 years in prison at 85% l

    Result: Jury Verdict of Not Guilty of Aggravated Battery, Guilty of Reckless Conduct, Two Years probation
  • Accusation: Solicitation of a Prostitute, Obstructing Justice, Battery

    Facing: 365 days in jail, loss of legal residence

    Result: All charges but battery dropped, one year expungeable supervision
  • Accusation: Aggravated Battery

    Facing: 5 years in prison

    Result: Jury verdict of not guilty
  • Accusation: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Failure to Register

    Facing: 7 years in prison, at 85%

    Result: Abuse Charge Dropped, Two years probation
  • Accusation: Retail Theft

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: One year of probation
  • Accusation: Domestic Battery

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: One year of probation
  • Accusation: Felony Criminal Damage to Property

    Facing: 3 years in prison

    Result: Reduced to misdemeanor, one year probation
  • Accusation: DUI

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result:One year supervision
  • Accusation: Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person

    Facing: 15 years in prison

    Result: Two years probation
  • Accusation: Felony DUI

    Facing: 7 years in prison

    Result:30 months in prison
  • Accusation: First Degree Murder

    Facing: 60 years in prison

    Result: Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
  • Accusation: Possession with intent to deliver heroin

    Facing: 7 years in prison

    Result:Charges Dropped
  • Accusation: Retail theft

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: Charges Dropped
  • Accusation: Resisting Arrest, with Injury

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: One year expungeable supervision
  • Accusation: Prostitution

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: Charges dropped
  • Accusation: Attempt First Degree Murder

    Facing: 30 years in prison at 85%

    Result: Post-conviction petition granted
  • Accusation: Impersonating a Police Officer

    Facing: 3 years in prison

    Result: Two years of probation
  • Accusation: Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault

    Facing: 30 years in prison, at 85%

    Result: Finding of Not Guilty
  • Accusation: Felony Retail Theft

    Facing: 5 years in prison

    Result:Conviction reversed, new trial ordered
  • Accusation: Felony Retail Theft

    Facing: 3 years in prison

    Result: Two years probation
  • Accusation: Assault

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: Charges dropped
  • Accusation: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Violation of Parole

    Facing: 3 years in prison, revocation of parole

    Result: Charges dropped, parole restored
  • Accusation: Violation of Conditional Discharge

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: Finding of no violation, terminated satisfactorily
  • Accusation: First Degree Murder

    Facing: 60 Years in Prison

    Result: Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
  • Accusation: Armed Violence, Super Class-X Drug Possession

    Facing: 30 Years in Prison at 85 % time

    Result: Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
  • Accusation: Class X Drug Possession with Intent

    Facing: 60 years in Prison, 50% time

    Result: Jury Verdict Guilty of Straight Possession, 8 years at 50%
  • Accusation: Murder

    Facing: 40 years in Prison, 50% time

    Result: Conviction reversed on appeal, charges dropped
  • Accusation: Child Endangerment

    Facing: 365 Days in Jail

    Result: One year Expungeable Supervision
  • Accusation: Felony Criminal Damage to Property

    Facing: Incarceration in Juvenile Department of Corrections

    Result: Charges Dropped
  • Accusation: Home Invasion, Extortion

    Facing: 30 years in Prison

    Result: No Charges Filed
  • Accusation: Battery

    Facing: 365 days in jail, no good time

    Result: Charges Dropped
  • Accusation: Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child

    Facing: 60 years in prison, 85 % time

    Result: Reduced to Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, 5 years at 50% time
  • Accusation: Felony Weapon Possession

    Facing: Three Years in Prison

    Result: Reduced to Misdemeanor, One Year Probation
  • Accusation: Battery, Assault on Police Officer

    Facing: 365 days in jail

    Result: Charges Dropped

Taking Action for Illinois Victims of Civil Rights Violations

As a longstanding Cook County assistant public defender and active advocate for people's legal rights, I built a reputation for fighting to uphold justice. Now a felony defender in private practice, my extensive trial work and legal knowledge position me well to help you pursue a civil lawsuit as a victim of police brutality, false arrest or another denial of your civil rights.

Your case may call for an attorney with criminal trial experience as well as strong knowledge of civil rights litigation. To discuss what happened and options you may have for pursing justice and compensation, please contact me, Stephen L. Richards, for a free consultation.

A Lawyer who Cannot Be Intimidated by the System

With full recognition that most law enforcement officers do an excellent job, I also know it is extremely important to fight back through the legal system when they overstep their bounds. You have important rights under Section 1983 of the federal Civil Rights Act, and I am here to help you protect those rights.

I will provide the personal attention and investigative skills to assess your likelihood of success with a lawsuit for:

  • Police brutality or misconduct
  • Torture, unnecessary use of restraints, or other mistreatment while in custody or prison
  • False arrest, or other violations of your protected civil rights
  • Employment discrimination

Call 866.852.6426 Anytime to Discuss Your Potential Case

My work in the public sector and as a leader in the fight against unjust capital punishment has prepared me well to take on cases that may garner Chicago area or even national media attention. When you choose to contact me for counsel and representation, you will have a dedicated, seasoned advocate on your side through every phase of your struggle for justice.