Alleged Hit-and-Run Accused Walks Away with Zero Charges Filed
No matter how aware you are of your rights, your heart will skip a beat if a cop orders you to pull over! That’s basic human nature.
But what you should know is that even law enforcement officials can make wrong decisions! And when that happens, you need not conform to their allegations. Rather, you can exercise your rights to seek help from a legal counsel, and let the professional take up the matter.
Our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers at Logue Law Group recently handled a similar case. Our client was accused of an alleged hit-and-run case, which required an immediate legal intervention. Let’s explore the blog and find out how we helped our client preserve his rights and let him walk away freely.
Understanding the Penalties for Hit-and-Run Incidents
In Pennsylvania, the penalties for a hit-and-run incident vary based on the damage and injuries.
So, if you’re accused of damaging a parked/ unattended vehicle, you can face up to 90 days of incarceration, along with fines up to $300.
On the other hand, if you’ve caused damage to a vehicle with passengers inside, it is graded as a third-degree misdemeanor. In such cases, you may face a prison sentence of up to 1 year, along with fines up to $2,500. You also get 4 points added to your license.
Now, if you’re responsible for the injuries of a victim, it becomes a first-degree misdemeanor, with fines up to $2,500, and a 1-year incarceration. If the injuries are serious, the charges can be elevated to a third-degree felony, with a minimum 90-day imprisonment, and $1,000 fine.
Lastly, if you’ve been responsible for fatalities, it will be regarded as a second-degree felony. This situation comes with a mandatory 3-year imprisonment and a minimum fine of $2,500.
What Was Our Client Accused Of?
Our client, according to the brief, was accused of an alleged hit-and-run of a parked vehicle and was subject to police investigation. However, what shocked him the most was the fact that he didn’t remember causing any such mishap! So, he decided to seek help from our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers.
How Did We Move?
Upon hearing the whole incident, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers decided to dig a little deeper into the case. And that’s where we found out a major issue- there was no supporting evidence for the allegation imposed on our client!
This was a major discovery that we knew would be the turning point of this case. So, the first thing we did was inform the cops that our client had hired a legal representative. This approach helped our client to stay away from the police inquiries, as our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers were in charge of mediating.
However, we had reserved the trump card for the trial! So, when the date finally came, we went all-in with the fact that the cops did not have any supporting, sufficient evidence to prove the allegation against our client. The prosecution, after a thorough investigation of the case, decided not to file any charges on the grounds of a lack of acceptable evidence.
So, what could’ve been a life-altering situation for our client was completely overturned by our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers! That’s exactly why we always advise seeking legal counsel ASAP if similar situations arise. Because if you’re not involved in a mishap, you don’t need to face the hassles that come forth.
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