Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers explain the differences between the Trump and Biden classified document cases. There have been a lot of questions raised as to why former President Trump was criminally charged in connection with his retention of classified documents,...
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Chicago Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard explains the potential implications of Jennifer Crumbley verdict
Chicago Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard explains the potential implications of Jennifer Crumbley verdict. Many are asking what impact, if any, the recent guilty verdict of Jennifer Crumbley in State court in Michigan (Oakland County) will have on the future...
Best Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers on the relevance of defendant’s medical condition at sentencing
Best Federal Defense Lawyers on the relevance of defendant's medical condition at sentencing. There is virtually no limit to the legitimate and persuasive arguments that federal criminal defense counsel can make at the sentencing phase under the so-called section...
Top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard explains recidivism and sentencing
Top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard explains recidivism and sentencing. One of the issues that often arises in federal criminal cases, particularly during a sentencing hearing, is the concept of "recidivism." What does that mean and why does it matter?...
Best Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on WGN’s “Let’s Get Legal” on Sunday February 4, 2024
Best Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard appears on WGN "Let's Get Legal" on Sunday February 4, 2024. Mike joined host Jon Hansen to discuss, among other things: issues currently getting attention in high-profile criminal and civil trials; sentencing issues; and...
Best Chicago Criminal Lawyers obtain substantially below Guidelines Sentence in Federal drug case
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 Attorney Michael Leonard quoted in Chicago Tribune discussing sentencing victory in wire fraud case
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
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”
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
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...