Expungement Granted for DUI Offender Involved in a Car Crash
Usually, aggravated assault while DUI charges don’t qualify for any diversion program, or expungement for that matter. But here at Logue Law Group, our experienced Pittsburgh DUI attorneys proved once again that anything and everything is possible if the investigation is thorough enough.
So, what was the case, and how did our lawyers churn out a favorable outcome? Stick till the end of this blog to know in detail!
The Scenario
Our client, Mr. Whittaker, was a 24-year-old man who was going through a tough time as he lost his father a couple of months back. After his father’s demise, he was the only earning member in his family. And as for any person in their 20s, the sudden loss of a parent led our client to drugs and alcohol.
On the night of the incident, Mr. Whittaker was driving home through Abingtown Township, drugged and drunk. Suddenly, he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the vehicle beside him, injuring the passengers.
After the cops arrived at the scene and called for medical attention for the injured, they charged our client with an aggravated assault while DUI.
Now, under the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, an aggravated assault while DUI is a second-degree felony, which involves a decade of incarceration, along with fines up to $25,000. But our client was a landscaper by profession, and therefore, admitted that he couldn’t afford the fine or the jail time, as it would be nothing less than a disaster for his family.
The Outcome
Our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys knew that the involvement of bodily injury would outright disqualify Mr. Whittaker’s eligibility for the ARD program. However, we still didn’t lose hope and tried our best to ensure our client’s admission to any diversionary program, as it would help him avoid serving jail time.
And our negotiations worked! The prosecution, upon hearing the entire scenario, allowed us to admit our client to the Montgomery County diversionary program- an outcome which no other lawyer would’ve been able to pull off!
That’s not the end! The prosecution also issued two more orders for Mr. Whittaker, which included-
- Serving 6 months of rehabilitation.
- A two-month license suspension.
Along with that, Mr. Whittaker also had to pay a fine of $1,800. However, the bright side to this was the fact that our client avoided a surefire incarceration.
And now for the more surprising news. Our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys didn’t just ensure a diversionary program, but also an expungement! We negotiated accordingly with the prosecution and agreed to the terms that Mr. Whittaker’s case would be eligible for expungement if he completes the rehabilitative program diligently.
An Experienced Lawyer is all that Matters!
Mr. Whittaker’s case is a glaring instance of how the most serious charges can be reduced and expunged when an experienced lawyer is there to back you up! And that is exactly the reason why you should always seek help from an experienced Pittsburgh DUI attorney if you ever face such charges, from where there is no turning back!
At Logue Law Group, we are here to help you protect your rights and get the outcome you deserve! So, don’t let a mistake decide your fate. Instead, call us at 412-387-6901 and schedule a free consultation today.