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Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on May 13, 2014 at 9:37am

Just a reminder, 

The next hearing related to Hector’s crash is a week from today, on Tuesday, May 20th, at 9:30 a.m. in COURTROOM 702.

If you are planning or able to attend please let me know. Remember that cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed so leave them at home or securely stowed out of sight in your car if you drive to the hearing. Also give yourself a good 30 minutes to get through security.

Thank you again for your efforts to advocate on Hector’s behalf and please let me know if you have any questions.

Jason Jenkins

Education Specialist/Crash Support Programs Manager
Active Trans

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Permalink Reply by Mike Keating on May 19, 2014 at 10:34am

Judge Ford, the Presiding Judge of the case against Defendant Robert Vais, is on trial and the hearing on Tuesday, May 20th, will start around 9:15 a.m. This is earlier than the typical schedule due to the trial so if you are coming please plan accordingly. Thank you.

People of State of IL v. Robert Vais

Courtroom 702 

26th and California

9:15 a.m.

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Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on September 4, 2014 at 11:59am

Hello all, I wanted to pass on this info I received from the Avalos family atty. Please note the bolded copy.

"The next court date in the criminal case against Robert Vais, the motorist who was charged with allegedly driving under the influence and allegedly causing the death of Hector Avalos, is:

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
AT 9:30 A.M.
IN COURTROOM 702
JUDGE NICHOLAS FORD

Other than a possible trial, this will be perhaps the single most important date in this criminal case. The defendant, Robert Vais's, attorneys have filed a Motion to Quash Arrest. The Motion argues that the police officers responding to the scene did not have probable cause to arrest Robert Vais. There will be a hearing where the responding police officers will testify regarding their observations and other factors that led to their determination that there was probable cause to make the arrest. If the judge grants the motion, the case will be dismissed or "thrown out of court" as is the common parlance. If the judge denies the motion, the case continues towards a trial.

This is a very important date where a strong showing of support on behalf of Hector Avalos and his family could be helpful to the family during this difficult time. Please note that while the court time is "officially" 9:30 that Judge Ford routinely doesn't come on the bench until 10:00 a.m. and the case may not be called until after that. There is no way for sure of knowing what time the case will be heard and this is as specific of information as I can provide." 

Even if you have not been trained as a Courtroom Advocate, it would still be worthwhile to show up. 

If you are planning or able to attend please let me know. Remember that cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed so leave them at home or securely stowed out of sight in your car if you drive to the hearing. Also give yourself a good 30 minutes to get through security.

Thank you again for your efforts to advocate on Hector’s behalf and please let me know if you have any questions.

Jason Jenkins

Education Specialist/Crash Support Programs Manager
Active Trans

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