Expungement Granted for a Juvenile Accident Case
A few months ago, our lawyers at the Logue Law Group received a juvenile case, where our client was accused of criminal charges. It was a tough battle, losing which could’ve ended our client’s life and career at one go. However, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers acted as the support system for our client and got a favorable outcome.
A Tragic Mishap
Let’s take a look at the whole incident to understand the situation. So, our client, a 17-year-old high schooler, got a car as a present a week before his birthday. And like any other 17-year-old, he was elated and wanted to test his driving skills right away.
However, that’s what led to an unfortunate mishap! While our client was on his way home from his joy ride, he missed a red light and hit a guy trying to cross the road. Coincidentally, the victim was his classmate, who suffered grave injuries and was permanently paralyzed after this.
Now, since our client did not turn 18, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers expected a charge of juvenile delinquency against him. However, we were surprised when we came to know that our client was facing criminal charges! This meant that he was about to face penalties that would rob his prospects altogether.
How Did We Secure Our Client’s Future?
Honestly, this was a challenging situation for our client as well as for us. But, our knowledgeable Pittsburgh criminal lawyers never fail to disappoint, and there wasn’t any exception to this case as well!
After noting down every crucial element of the case, we came up with one way that would surely help our client avoid jail time! At the time of the mishap, our client had not turned 18 years old, and hence, we had the grounds to argue that our client’s case should be considered as a juvenile case, rather than a normal criminal case.
And our plan worked successfully! Our client’s case was held at the juvenile court, where we further requested to get our client serve a probation period instead of a prison sentence. We also argued on the fact that our client was a topper in high school, with an impeccable academic record. So, a prison sentence would not just affect his career but also put his name on the criminal record, which would disrupt prospects like higher studies or job opportunities for our client in the long run.
After carefully supervising every argument and evidence presented by our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers, the juvenile court granted the probation agreement. And this also opened the way for us to move for an expugement! Which means, once our client has completed serving his probation, he will be able to continue his life without fearing that a criminal record would suddenly appear in his background checks!
And that’s how our knowledgeable Pittsburgh criminal lawyers saved the career of a teenager from getting devastated. That being said, cases like this are indeed rare and unfortunate. However, if you realize your mistake and want a second chance to mend your ways, we at Logue Law Group can give you the best guidance and support. So, if you want to get in touch with us, don’t hesitate to call us at 844.PITT.DUI and book an appointment.