| Criminal Defense Case Highlights |
| The Law Offices of Arthur J. Porto have handled criminal cases, both felony and misdemeanor in counties all over Northern Illinois. Below is a sample of the variety of cases our office has handled and the results we have achieved for our clients. Because we value the confidentiality of our clients we have not listed any of their names. |
6-24-08 Lake County-Charge: Felony Identity Theft
Defendant was charged with using the social security number of another person in order to obtain employment.
Result: Conditional Discharge and 50 hours of community service. |
8-13-08 Cook County (Rolling Meadows)-Charge: Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License.
Defendant was charged for operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended.
Result: Defendant found not guilt in a bench trial. |
12-2-08 Cook County (Bridgeview)-Charge: Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Defendant was charged with being in possession of cocaine.
Result: Case dismissed after a probable cause hearing in which court found no probable cause to continue case. |
3-13-09 Cook County (Skokie)-Charge: Domestic Violence
Defendant was charged with battering his girlfriend.
Result: Deferred Prosecution. Defendant was required to complete domestic violence classes and the case was dismissed upon completion of those classes. |
5-4-09 Cook County (Maywood)-Charge: Battery to a Police Officer and Obstruction of Justice
Defendant was charged with striking a Police Officer and obstructing justice by preventing the Officer from completing the arrest of a family member.
Result: Obstruction of Justice count dismissed. Battery to a Police Officer reduced to simple battery and Defendant given one year of supervision. |
5-19-09 Cook County (Rolling Meadows)-Charge: DUI
Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence and parking illegally on Interstate 90.
Result: DUI dismissed by the State’s Attorney $150 fine for illegal parking. |
6-1-09 Cook County (Maywood)-Charge: DUI
Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence in the town of Cicero.
Result: Defendant found not Guilty in a bench trial. |
6-16-09 Cook County (Rolling Meadows)-Charge: Retail Theft
Defendant was charged with stealing retail merchandise from a well known department store.
Result: Deferred prosecution. Defendant was required to complete theft school and the case was dismissed by the State’s Attorney. |
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| REAL ESTATE |
If you are purchasing a home it is the most important investment you will make in your life. If you are selling a home you want to make sure that the investment you have already made is protected. In this volatile market it is important to have quality and responsive legal representation. Because of current market conditions many attorneys have stopped doing real estate transactions. However the Law Offices of Arthur J. Porto continues to represent both sellers and buyers in purchases and sales including short sales and foreclosures. Mr. Porto’s family has been a vital part of the Chicago real estate market for over 40 years and Mr. Porto has personally handled contract review and closings in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for both buyers and sellers alike. |
