Juvenile Assault Charges Dismissed for Military Academy Student
Juvenile cases are always a hot topic in the legal arena. Why so?
Because now and then, some brutal Juvenile cases have literally shocked the entire world! For instance, cases like the gruesome murder of the two-year-old James Bulger in 1993 by two 10-year-old boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables.
Anyways, at the Logue Law Group, we handled a juvenile case, which, while unlike the above scenario, was serious enough to jeopardize our client’s future! Not just that, but it could have stamped a permanent criminal record on our client, which would have deterred him from his prospects.
So, let’s explore the blog and find out how our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers brought justice to our client!
Common Juvenile Offenses in Pennsylvania
Before getting into the case, let’s just take a look at some of the most common juvenile offenses that are committed in Pennsylvania-
- Shoplifting
- Vandalism
- Assault
- Possession of alcohol or drugs
- Sexual offenses
Our client, a 16-year-old student of the Pennsylvania Military Academy, unfortunately, was charged with assault. Now, as the injuries of the victim were severe, our client could have faced a misdemeanor charge easily. This meant that the 16-year-old could have faced adjudication, along with detention in a juvenile hall, and other subsequent penalties.
However, the boy was wise enough to discuss this with his family and call us up to hire our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers. And it was for our experienced lawyers that the boy got a second chance to move on with his life freely.
How Did the Event Turn Out?
Our client, Rick Gyllenhall (name changed), got involved in an altercation with another student. It was like any other teenage fight when some remarks of the victim got on the nerves of our client.
However, he did not charge and warned the victim not to repeat what he uttered. But, like any other teenager, the victim didn’t listen and continued pushing buttons until he was slapped and taken down by our client.
Now, according to the school’s policy, the cops were informed about the incident, and as a result, Rick faced some strict criminal charges for assaulting. And since the injuries were severe, the charges would have cost Rick his career in the military.
It is at this point that Rick and his family understood the seriousness of the situation. So, they called our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers to take up the matter. And as soon as we accepted the case, we started working on the defense strategies.
Our team understood that if this case went to trial, the matter would simply go out of their hands. Hence, what they did was even more interesting!
Our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers sat in a discussion session with all the parties involved in the incident, including the police. And after the negotiations, the police finally agreed to dismiss the charges against our client.
This outcome was more than what our client expected! He was even more surprised when we told him that this dismissal allowed him an opportunity to move for expungement and remove this criminal record permanently.
And that’s how our knowledgeable Pittsburgh criminal lawyers helped a 16-year-old student secure his future. Our client will now be able to pursue his career in the military without any complications.
Remember, no matter how bad the situation is, there is always hope! And if your loved one is facing a juvenile charge, don’t hesitate to call us at 844.PITT.DUI and book a consultation.