Client charged with Domestic Battery after a disciplining a child by use of force, causing minor injuries. The offense carried a mandatory misdemeanor conviction sentence as charged. Mr. LaScola’s client had no criminal background and through successful negotiations with the prosecution, achieved an amendment of the Domestic Battery to Simple Battery and our client was able to receive Court Supervision so that a public criminal record was avoided. If our client successfully completes his sentence, he will be able to expunge the arrest and Court Supervision and return to an unblemished record.
Defendant charged with misdemeanor battery and had a significant criminal background. the victim failed to appear on the initial court date and the Judge granted the State a continuance. The victim appeared in court for the trial date and after discussions with the prosecutor, the witness decided not to testify once we answered ready – and the prosecutor dismissed all charges!!
Defendant was charged with a DUI in Lake County. She was on private property, so no Summary Suspension existed, but our client was still charged with DUI. After successful negotiations with the Village Prosecutor, the DUI was dismissed and Mr. LaScola negotiated a Court Supervision on an Oridinance Violation so that our client had no criminal misdemeanor record.
Defendant charged with a Class B Aggravated Speeding on a local road in Lake County with a 35 mph limit. After successful negotiations with the Village Prosecutor, the Aggravated Speeding ticket (which carried a mandatory misdemeanor conviction) was amended to a petty offense allowing our client to get Court Supervision – our client only had to pay fines and also complete a 4-hour traffic safety course online. No conviction and no insurance rate increases!!!
Client charged with Class B Speeding in DuPage County. Despite the increasing pressure on high rate speeding violations, Mr. LaScola convinced the State’s Attorney to reduce the violation to a petty speeding (21-25 mph over) resulting in a disposition of Court Supervision for his client. If the 26-34 mph speed was not amended, our client…
Client accused of retail theft in the suburbs of the Third Municipal District. Mr. LaScola conferred with the assigned Village Prosecutor and secured a Deferred Prosecution which will eventually lead to a dismissal of this local ordinance violation. Only 24 hours of community service was negotiated where most Defendants were assessed 40 hours or more.
Charges were re-filed against our client after the complaining witness was late for court on the 1st scheduled court date and the case was initially dismissed. Charges were brought back against my client and he was charged with “Failure to Yield Turning Left at an Intersection”. Because of the risk of civil liability, and the particular facts of this case – Mr. LaScola proceeded to a bench trial and challenged the citation in the DuPage Traffic branch court. After cross-examination of the complaining witness and presentation of the video evidence (which consisted of a red light camera at the intersection), the Judge agreed with Mr. LaScola and found our client NOT GUILTY!!!
Defendant charged with traveling over 30 miles over the posted speed limit on a rural road and faced a Class B Misdemeanor Speeding charge. Mr. LaScola convinced assigned prosecutor to amend the citation to 20 mph over the posted limit reducing the offense to a petty speeding ticket saving Defendant from a misdemeanor conviction and keeping the fine down to $20.00 + the mandatory fees and costs. Result = No misdemeanor, No conviction, and No Insurance rate increase.
Defendant charged with misdemeanor battery. He missed his mandatory return to court date in March of 2014 and missed the follow up Judgement on Bond Forfeiture date that followed in April. Defendant was picked up on a warrant in early May and had a return date that Defendant appeared at, but the case was accidentally called in the morning and another warrant was issued!! Defendant needed assistance badly & found Mr. LaScola online. Mr. LaScola took this client to court – had the case motioned back into the courtroom, informed the State of the issues in the case, and convinced the Court to accept the community service letter and dismiss the charge despite our client’s failure to appear his mandatory court date and 2 warrants being issued. Client was discharged and case DISMISSED!!!!
Defendant charged with Possession of Cannabis and Paraphernalia. Mr. LaScola secured a referral for our client to the State’s Attorney Deferred Prosecution Program and upon successful completion of this program will have all the charges dismissed and able to be expunged.
