• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Wigell Law Group

Contact Us Today 312-548-9250
  • Home
  • Our Staff
    • Raymond G. Wigell
    • Huma Rashid
    • Nicole Dietsch
    • Jim DiQuattro
    • Leticia Phillips
  • Practice Areas
    • Sexual Misconduct-Sex Crimes-Cyber Crimes/ Internet Crimes
      • Sexual Misconduct: A Legal and Social Maze
    • Federal Crimes
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
      • Marijuana
      • Heroin
      • Opiates
    • Violent Crimes
    • Political Corruption
    • Human Trafficking
    • Firearms Offenses
  • Client Reviews
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Chicago
    • Olympia Fields
  • Videos
  • Recent Victories

Violation of SWAP-SWAP Reinstated

February 11, 2016 by Raymond Wigell

Just hours before the court appearance, Paul C. called Wigell Law Group in a panic.   Paul C. (Not his real name) previously plead guilty to a misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct.  As a requirement of the sentence of the plea, Paul C. was required to complete 30 hours of S.W.A.P.

S.W.A.P (Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program) is a program where individuals charged with DUI or other misdemeanor offenses can have the opportunity to perform community service instead of serving a sentence of jail time. Individuals involved in this program work on a variety of public works projects such as cleaning up various parks, streets, and other public property.  Individuals work under the supervision of the Sheriff’s department of the county their case is pending in.

Paul C. did not complete the S.W.A.P requirement in the time mandated under the conditions of the plea and the State filed a violation. After conferring with Paul C. and working out the logistics of making the same day court appearance, Wigell Law Group accepted the case and appeared with him at Markham Courthouse.

After arriving at the courthouse, Attorney DiQuattro, connected with the emotional client and consulted with him as to the circumstances surrounding the situation. Attorney DiQuattro learned that a series of unfortunate events prevented Paul C. from signing up for S.W.A.P.   Attorney DiQuattro then subsequently filed his appearance and then immediately engaged in discussion with the Assistant State’s Attorney assigned to the case.  The ASA offered Paul C. 15 days in Cook County Jail.  The State maintained their position and would not agree to allow Paul C. to have a second chance at completing the S.W.A.P. requirement.

After assessing the magnitude of the situation, Attorney DiQuattro using his knowledge of Wigell Law Group Holistic Strategies began strategizing methods to prevent Paul C. from being taken into custody at Cook County Jail.

After careful and meticulous preparation, Attorney DiQuattro had the case called and brought the matter before the Judge. Attorney DiQuattro conveyed to the Judge that Paul C. should be given another opportunity to complete S.W.A.P and that a jail sentence was not appropriate under the circumstances.  After consideration of defense arguments, the Judge dismissed the violation and reinstated the condition of S.W.A.P.  The Judge also allowed Paul C. an extended period of time to the complete all the requirements of S.W.A.P.

Paul C. was ecstatic and very grateful for Attorney DiQuattro’s methodical preparation and zealous representation of his case. Paul C. then subsequently registered for S.W.A.P and was immediately assigned to a project to complete the required 30 days.

Categories: Uncategorized

Primary Sidebar

Practice Areas

  • Federal Crimes
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Cyber Crime – Sex Crimes and Internet Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Violent Crimes
  • Political Corruption
  • Human Trafficking
  • Firearms Offenses

Contact Us





Schedule a Consultation

Footer

Our Offices

Chicago Office

150 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 820
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Driving Directions
Wigell Law Group

20280 S. Governors Hwy, Suite 204
Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461

Driving Directions

Practice Areas

  • Federal Crimes
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Cyber Crime – Sex Crimes and Internet Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Violent Crimes
  • Political Corruption
  • Human Trafficking
  • Firearms Offenses

Connect With Us

The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The transmission and receipt of information contained on this website, in whole or in part, or communication with the Wigell Law Group via the Internet or e-mail through this website does not constitute or create a lawyer-client relationship between this firm and any recipient. You should not send any confidential information in response to this webpage. Such responses will not create a lawyer-client relationship, and whatever you disclose will not be privileged or confidential unless this firm has agreed to act as your legal counsel and you have executed a written engagement agreement with Wigell Law Group. Copyright © 2019 | All rights reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap