Client charged with 2 ordinance violations (possession of cannabis) and a traffic citation alleging unlawful use of a cell phone while driving. Client was recently placed on Court Supervision in Lake County for a cannabis-related charge. After negotiations with the Village Prosecutor, Mr. LaScola managed to get 1 of the ordinance violations dismissed and the cell phone violation dismissed as well. On the sole remaining ordinance violation, Mr. LaScola negotiated a “deferred prosecution” requiring that only 8 hrs of community service be performed within the next 30 days – and the Village will agree to dismiss that violation as well upon proof being brought back to court on the return date. On 5/30/14 Community Service was completed and all charges were DISMISSED!!!
This client cam to see me in early 2014 after a Warrant for a 2005 DUI was executed. Our client failed to appear and moved out-of-state for a number of years and did not return to Illinois. Once the Warrant was executed, the 2005 DUI was reset for trial. Upon looking at the client’s driving abstract, it appeared that she had a prior DUI conviction in 2002. The client was adamant that she completed the case back in 2003 and that it shouldn’t be a conviction. Mr. LaScola pulled the old 2002 file from the Rolling Meadows courthouse storage and learned that that the client was correct. Mr. LaScola obtained a certified Report of Court Supervision from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and sent the document to Springfield for correction. That conviction was removed from the client’s record. When the 2005 case was reset for trial, Mr. LaScola asked that the Conviction that was previously entered be vacated, and also obtained a certified copy of that & sent it down to Springfield for correction. On April 24, 2014, a bench trial was conducted on the 2005 DUI and after an effective cross-examination of the Bartlett Officer, the Judge granted Mr. LaScola’s Motion for a Directed Finding and found our client NOT GUILTY!! Our client went from having 2 DUI convictions to zero DUI convictions and she can now have her license reinstated after 11 years of not having a valid license. This outcome was truly amazing for the client.
Our client was charged with battery after striking the complaining witness in the face with a closed fist, causing the victim to receive 6 stitches to his face. After an effective cross-examination of the victim who testified and admitted to sending an e-mail that included threatening language and also admitting to asking our client to settle their differences by ‘stepping outside’ shortly before being stricken in the face by our client. After hearing all the evidence including testimony from the accused himself, the trial court Judge was unable to find that the State sustained their burden of proof and returned a finding of NOT GUILTY on the sole charge of misdemeanor battery.
Our client was charged with Retail Theft to Target and was scheduled for Court in the Third Municipal District. Despite our client’s lengthy background, Mr. LaScola secured a misdemeanor conviction with credit for time served on the date of his arrest. This sentence was a straight judgment of conviction so he was not placed on Probation or given any jail or community service. Only the minimum court costs were imposed and out client walked out of court a free man.
Client was facing a Violation of his Court Supervision on a charge of DUI for failure to submit to a random urine test. After lengthy negotiations prior to the matter being called, Mr. LaScola convinced the prosecution to terminate the matter satisfactorily when the case was called. Violation of Court Supervision withdrawn & Court Supervision Terminated Satisfactorily!!!
Our client was charged with his 7th Driving on Revoked License charge. State offered 90 days in Cook County Jail due to the repeated violations. After a lengthy plea conference with the Court and the ASA, Mr. LaScola convinced the Court to sentence his client to Community Service time instead of a single day in Jail. Client’s job was saved and his ability to help financially support his family remained intact.
Client charged with Aggravated Speeding (travelling 35 mph over the posted limit on Town Line Rd.). Mr. LaScola was able to achieve a reduction to a petty offense for his client. Defendant paid her fine in court and is ordered to complete a 4-hour traffic safety course online. No misdemeanor conviction on her record and her insurance rates will not increase as a result of the outcome.
Our client was charged with battery after allegedly striking a man with his vehicle during a verbal altercation turned physical in a Chicago alley. Mr. LaScola achieved a dismissal of all charges at the Br. 23 Courthouse at Grand & Central,
Client charged with his 5th charge of either Driving Without a Valid IL Driver’s License and/or Driving on a Revoked License. After negotiations with the State’s Attorney – Mr. LaScola negotiated a period of 1-year Court Supervision with a law base fine + costs. No community service and no jail time imposed!!
Client charged with Driving on a Suspended License, No Insurance, and a Failure to Signal. After successful negotiations with the prosecutor – and agreed dismissal was entered. CASE DISMISSED
