The client was involved in a motor vehicle accident wherein he struck an Amish buggy, resulting in the death of the other driver. The client was transported to a local hospital for a blood draw, which indicated that he had cocaine in his system at the time of the accident. As a result, he was indicted with aggravated vehicular homicide, which, if convicted, would have required a mandatory prison term of up to eight (8) years. The client retained Friedman Nemecek Long & Grant to represent him in the criminal case. The defense engaged an accident reconstructionist and toxicology expert to assist the defense. FNL attorneys filed a Motion asking the Court to suppress and exclude the blood draw results, which was the only evidence that the client was impaired at the time of the crash. Prior to the hearing, the State agreed to amend the charge to a lesser offense that did not require a term of imprisonment and could eventually be sealed. The client accepted the offer and was sentenced to a five (5) year term of probation.
Charges Reduced & Probation
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