People v. AM (Chicago, IL) When a young woman was in Chicago for work, she had her properly licensed firearm with her. However, all too often, Chicago Police are randomly stopping vehicles, stating that there is a traffic violation when no violation exists. It is a way for the police to question drivers. By and [...]
United States v. NA (Chicago, IL) When there was confusion about an encounter on federal property, a man was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and charged with assault. He was facing federal imprisonment and massive fines. Thankfully, he found The Law Office of Purav Bhatt. From there, Purav Bhatt and Anthony Villalobos [...]
People v. CC (Chicago, IL) The Law Office of Purav Bhatt was retained to help someone who was being prosecuted for unlawful use of a weapon (UUW). Knowing the intricacies of not only the law, but the policy behind the law and its enforcement is crucial. Thankfully, Purav Bhatt and Anthony Villalobos were retained early [...]
People v. BC (Chicago, Illinois) The Law Office of Purav Bhatt was retained to help a young person who was accused of unlawful use of a weapon (UUW). Getting the matter early, in August 2024, Purav Bhatt and Anthony Villalobos were able to work a negotiation with the prosecutors to get the case moved from [...]
People v. CT (Chicago, Illinois) The Law Office of Purav Bhatt was retained to represent a young person accused of shoplifting at a store in Chicago. At the first court appearance in August 2024, attorney Anthony Villalobos appeared with the client and demanded trial as he and Purav Bhatt had already completely prepared the case. [...]
People v. RB (DuPage, Illinois) In Summer of 2024, The Law Office of Purav Bhatt was retained by a client was charged with battery for a dispute that arose in a public space. Completely unaware of the criminal justice system because it was the man’s first encounter with law enforcement, the attorneys at The Law [...]
People v. CR (Rolling Meadows, Illinois) In August 2024, criminal defense attorney Purav Bhatt’s client was in Chicago for work. He was stopped by police officers and his vehicle was searched. Searching the vehicle, police recovered a taser. They charged Purav Bhatt’s client with unlawful use of a weapon (UUW). The Law Office of Purav [...]
Innocent until proven guilty is the foundation of the Illinois criminal justice system. Yet, the reality is that individuals facing criminal charges often find themselves pitted against the formidable state machinery. From the moment you become entangled in the criminal justice system – whether through arrest, investigation, or formal charges – you have to face [...]
PEOPLE V. E.F. E.F. was arrested after driving with his headlights off. After being curbed, the officer’s smelled cannabis and ordered all occupants of the vehicle out of the car. E.F. owned the vehicle and was driving. Upon searching the vehicle a firearm was recovered in the center console and E.F. was charged with Aggravated [...]
