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Best Chicago Criminal Lawyers obtain substantially below Guidelines Sentence in Federal drug case. Leonard Trial Lawyers represented an individual that was charged in a multi-Count Indictment, including for possession and distribution of heroin. The case was brought...
Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard quoted in Chicago Tribune discussing sentencing victory in wire fraud case Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers recently concluded the sentencing hearing of a Defendant who had been charged by federal...
Top Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on Apple Podcast "One Minute Remaining" to discuss Cain brothers case. Mike Leonard appears, along with host Jack Laurence, to discuss this highly controversial case from the State of Alabama. The Cain...
Best Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard discusses Terrence Shannon case on WGN's "Let's Get Legal." On Sunday, January 21, 2024, Michae Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers appeared on WGN's "Let's Get Legal." with host Jon Hansen. They delved into the...
Top Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard on Substitution of Judges in Federal criminal cases. Many Defendants have prior experience at the State Court level with criminal matters. The Rules and procedures in State Court are substantially different than those that...
Top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard on a Defendant being charged in both Federal and State Court. Oftentimes, our clients ask us whether - because he/she has already been charged in State Court with a criminal offense - can he/she also be charged with...
Leading Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard discusses the case law on adolescent brain development as it applies to criminal cases. Federal (and State) criminal defense attorneys can utilize this body of case law, which relies upon the fact that youthful...
Top Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard about what to do when contacted by the Feds. Unfortunately, many of our clients come to us after being visited by a member of Federal law enforcement. In many such situations, our client has already provided Federal law enforcement...
Leading Federal Attorney Michael Leonard explains why the Madigan Trial has been continued. Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan filed a Motion in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago) to stay or...
Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard explains "Zero Point" Offender. There has been much recent talk about this recent amendment to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, including the "Zero Point" Offense adjustment. Here, in brief, is what it means:...