Yesterday I (attarney Dan Nevins) represented a client in a Berks County District Court charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault by DUI. At this stage the Commonwealth only needs to establish a prima facie case against a Defendant in order for a charge to be held for court. This is a relatively low legal burden, and does not approach the guilt beyond a reasonable doubt standard necessary for a criminal conviction.
I was able to earn a dismissal of one of the three counts at the preliminary hearing by contesting the lack of serious bodily injury to one of the parties. Graded as a Felony of the Second Degree, my client had faced a maximum of 10 years for this particular count. Though we still have work to do to secure a final and favorable outcome in this case, we have taken a significant step in the right direction.
If you are facing serious criminal allegations in Berks County, Pennsylvania you need an skilled courtroom advocate by your side. Our attarneys successfuly represent individuals charged with Aggravated Assault and Homicide by DUI as well as all manner of Driving Under the Influence and traffic code violations. Call our office today to schedule a free consultation.
