A Defense Strategy that Got a Reckless Driving Charge Dismissed and Expunged
At Logue Law Group, we recently received a case of a man accused of reckless driving charges. Upon close inspection, our expert legal team discovered some more interesting facts that could have impacted our client for the rest of his life. But our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers came up with one of the most unique defense strategies, and flipped the whole scenario!
Let’s take a closer look.
A Road Rage Incident that Went Too Far!
Our client, a 30-year-old Allentown resident, was driving on his way to work. According to his statement, another vehicle was tailgating him for some time, and finally, at a traffic stop, the other driver lost control and crashed into our client’s new car, breaking the taillights and causing significant damage to the vehicle.
A positive side to this mishap was the fact that our client got away unharmed. However, the young man lost his cool and threatened the other driver with a gun. And that was the first of the biggest blunders that our client committed!
After the cops came and charged our client with reckless driving and firearm offenses, our client committed the second biggest mistake. He chose to talk to the cops instead of exercising his right to call a lawyer.
What Was Our Approach?
Upon hearing the whole incident over the phone, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers thought of applying a unique strategy. Knowing that every piece of evidence spoke against our client, we scheduled the court hearings in a way that made it exceedingly challenging for the other party to appear in court and present their defense.
But we also knew that this approach wasn’t enough to let go of the charges levied against our client. So, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers also presented evidence that raised serious doubts about the witness’s capability to identify our client. On top of that, we also requested the court to arrange for a police lineup to test the witness’s memory.
The Results
As we assumed, our plan of action worked just like we expected! And since the plaintiff was unable to appear in court, the prosecution finally understood the weakness of the case. So, it was left with no other option but to dismiss the charges entirely and grant an expungement to our client!
Honestly, with the kind of charges that our client was facing, we did not expect that he would be eligible for expungement. However, once again, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers’ unique strategy helped our client get a clean slate and continue living his life freely.
Some Final Words
We know that not every case is equal, and a client isn’t always eligible for expungement, as it depends on an array of factors. However, that doesn’t deter us from plunging deep into every case and trying our best to get an outcome that our client deserves!
And that’s why our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers are some of the most sought-after professionals in and around the Pennsylvania region. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been involved in any such mishap, don’t hesitate and contact us to seek expert legal counsel immediately. Place a call at 844.PITT.DUI or send an email to sean@seanloguelaw.com to schedule a free consultation.