We’ve recently had some great outcomes for our clients:
- Salem v. K: Commercial driver accused of running a photo red light. We took it to trial and K was found not guilty.
- State v. M: M was charged with careless driving. OSP failed to provide discovery so we moved to dismiss. The officer failed to appear for the hearing and the case was dismissed. Sometimes it pays off to have a good lawyer – and a lucky lawyer.
- State v. K: K was accused of speeding in a school zone; K swore she was driving after an End School Zone sign but before a speed limit sign. We took photos of the scene, and after reviewing photos of the scene with the charging deputy, he realized that he had been using the wrong sign as the end of the school zone and dismissed the case. (I feel bad for all those other folks he ticketed that didn’t challenge it!)
- State v. R: R is a commercial driver and his ticket for 72 in a 55 (17 over the limit) would have meant big trouble with his employer. We were ready for trial but negotiated a great resolution of reducing the ticket to 56 in a 55 with the minimum fine.
- Washington v. I: I was charged with DUI but had a breath test under the legal limit. We counseled him on the effects of a DUI on his professional license, tracked down witnesses that could have testified that would have refuted the officer’s claim that he was “obviously intoxicated” and, after weighing the risks involved, entered a plea to the reduced charge of negligent driving in the first degree with a reduced fine.
- State v. D: D was accused of Assault 4 Domestic Violence. After counseling him to plead not guilty, we interviewed the complaining witness (CW) in the case. Throughout the interview, we drew out the fact that the CW was being violent, not D, and that D had a legitimate fear for his safety and the safety of his property. After that great interview – and a little pressure on the prosecutor – the case was dismissed and the no contact order dropped.
These were some great outcomes this last week and we’re very pleased with the results. Give us a call today to see how we can help in your case.