Charges Reduced

The client was charged with a DUI 1st Offense (Under 21 years old). The officer initiated a traffic stop after observing the client speeding. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer noticed an open alcohol container, and the client admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier that evening. No field sobriety tests were conducted at the scene. The client was taken to the county jail for a breathalyzer test, which resulted in a BAC of .079. Dissatisfied with their previous attorney’s representation, the client hired our firm. We filed a motion to suppress evidence, but the Court ultimately denied it. Given the high stakes and the client’s goal of becoming a pilot, we requested a jury trial. On the eve of trial, the Commonwealth agreed to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving, with a penalty of a fine and court costs. This decision was influenced by the officer’s lack of memory regarding the incident.