Woman Walks Away After Successful Dismissal of DUI-Suspended License Case
At Logue Law Group, we recently got a case that involved charges of driving under a DUI-suspended license.
Now, for those of you who have been in this situation, you will know just how complicated things can get after this! Driving with a suspended license may result in a $200 fine. But driving with a DUI-suspended license qualifies you for a mandatory prison sentence of anywhere between 60- 90 days!
Now, our client happened to be a senior executive of a company. So, any criminal record or arrests would put her reputation and her entire career at stake. Therefore, she made a wise decision and called our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys for help.
What happened next? Well, stick till the end to find out.
The Charges Against Our Client
So, our client received her first DUI charge exactly three months ago, when she was driving home from work. It was a rough day for her, so she decided to stop by the local bar and have a few shots before heading home.
And that was one of the worst decisions she made! She was allegedly caught speeding in a work zone and was pulled over by the cops. And after testing, her BAC levels showed 0.10%, for which she faced a 90-day license suspension.
But where our client went wrong was thinking that she wouldn’t be held by the cops anymore! So, she continued driving until a week ago, when the cops held her again. Upon running her license, they discovered that our client was driving with a DUI-suspended license.
Now, the charges were quite serious. Our client was facing a 60-day imprisonment sentence, along with a year-long license suspension, and $500 fine. Added to that, she also faced the risk of acquiring points on her license.
However, she wasn’t ready to lose her reputation at any cost! So, when she called our firm, our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers began their investigation.
The Outcome
After studying the case, we realized that it would only take three months for our client to become eligible for a license reinstatement, owing to her prior 90-day license suspension. So, we advised her to stay put for three months and manage commuting to her job accordingly.
After three months, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers guided her through her license reinstatement procedure. But, there was still one major hurdle left for us to conquer- the court hearing.
However, things turned out to be quite easy. We argued with the prosecution about how there was absolutely no solid reason for the patrolling officers to stop our client. So, we negotiated for a total dismissal of the charges levied against her.
After a brief negotiation session and thorough checking of the evidence, the prosecution finally agreed to the terms placed by our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers. Every single charge against our client was withdrawn entirely! This means our client successfully avoided jail time, did not have to pay any fines, and, most importantly, got to keep her license without attracting any points!
Mistakes are a part and parcel of our daily life. But that doesn’t mean you have to pay a steep price for a mistake that didn’t involve any third person getting injured. So, if you want a second chance in life, it’s best to seek help from our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers. Therefore, if you’ve been held by the cops for driving under a DUI-suspended license, don’t hesitate to call us at 844.PITT.DUI and ask for legal assistance.