Homicide/Violent Crime

Goodman Law Office has handled numerous cases involving homicide and other violent crimes. Our experience and expertise representing clients facing serious charges is extensive, resulting in acquittals and reduced sentences for many of our clients.

People v. David Flowers

Mr. Flowers was charged with car jacking after he was arrested behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle that had been taken by force.

People v. Hansen, 327 Ill. App. 3d 1012, 765 N.E.2d 1033 (1st Dist. 2002)

Mr. Goodman won two appeals for Mr. Hansen and helped get his original conviction reversed, and then...

People of Illinois v. Mario Flores (Illinois Circuit Court)

Mr. Flores was on Illinois’ death row when Mr. Goodman agreed to take on his case.

Felony Offender Program Gives First Time Offenders Opportunity to Avoid Conviction

An Illinois law, effective January 1, 2013, gives first time felony offenders a chance to defer prosecution and avoid conviction.

People of Illinois v. Victor Perez 189 Ill. 2b 254 (Illinois Sup. Ct. 2000)

When Mr. Perez had been convicted of first degree murder and was serving a twenty year sentence when he hired Goodman Law Office to appeal.

People of Illinois v. Christopher Raygoza 474 F.3d 958 (7th Cir. 2007)

Mr. Goodman engaged in a case raising concern about unreliable cross examination, reversing Raygoza's convictions.

People v. Christopher Oliver, No. 08 CF 451 (Coles County, IL)

Christopher Oliver was charged with first degree murder in connection with the beating death of a disabled man who resided at a group...

Jury Acquits Oliver of Murder, Deadlocks on Neglect Offense

After about 4½ hours of deliberation that ended late Friday, the jury acquitted Oliver of a first-degree murder charge.

Goodman Law Update: Jury Acquits on First Degree Murder, Hung on Criminal Neglect

Chris Oliver was wrongly charged based on his appearance and accused of murder, the evidence showcased the very evident systematic flaws.