Wrongful DUI Charge in Philadelphia Expunged

The law enforcement department of Pennsylvania ensures the safety and security of the citizens across the state. Despite that, we at Logue Law Group often receive cases that clearly indicate wrongful charges.

This means even the law enforcement department can make mistakes, for which you might have to face some life-altering consequences. Hence, to make sure that your rights are protected, it’s better to seek counsel from an experienced Pittsburgh DUI attorney right from the start.

But how does that help? Well, let’s explore this blog and find out how our expert lawyers helped dismiss wrongful DUI charges against our client and helped him get an expungement.

A Crash that Led to a Wrongful Consequence

At Logue Law Group, we don’t take cops’ charges at face value. So, when we received a call from our client regarding the case, we immediately started investigating the details of the incident.

So, our client was driving from Maryland to Philadelphia, and on his way, he caught sight of a vehicle continuously tailgating him. After a few miles, our client suddenly felt a jolt from behind and saw that the very same car that was tailgating him had rear-ended his vehicle, breaking both his taillights.

However, the real surprise was yet to happen. When the cops arrived, they were reluctant to listen to our client and, in turn, charged him with a DUI. And despite our client’s earnest requests and the damages of his vehicle, the cops refused to consider the negligence of the other driver.

Understanding that there wasn’t a way out, our client called up our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys and briefed us on the case.

The Solution

At first, we went through our client’s history, which showed no prior records of any charges whatsoever. Which meant that this incident was the first offense for our client.

And as for any first-time offender, our client was eligible for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. This meant that our client did not have to serve any jail time, which would have cost him his job.

So, our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys got into a negotiation with the prosecution. We presented the bodycam footage of the cops, which clearly indicated a lack of judgment on their end!

This was some strong evidence, which eventually helped us arrange for our client’s admission to the ARD program. This was the best way to keep our client from serving jail time and from paying any fines for something that he did not do.

But that wasn’t the end. Our client also insisted on moving for an expungement, as he couldn’t afford to live with a criminal record his entire life. Because being a middle school professor, a criminal record could’ve meant the end of his career.

And that’s where our Pittsburgh DUI attorneys excelled again! They submitted every piece of evidence proving our client’s innocence, and finally, the prosecution agreed to their terms! Once our client completed his ARD program, his case became eligible for expungement.

To Conclude

Wrongful DUI charges aren’t that common in Pennsylvania. But, there’s no guarantee that it can’t happen with you! So, if you see that the cops are wrongfully trying to accuse you or a friend of yours, remain calm and exercise your right to call a Pittsburgh DUI attorney. Call us at 412-387-6901 or send an email to sean@seanloguelaw.com for any further enquiries.