July 8th 2009
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle
Racing Motor Vehicle by Licensed Operator
Marked Lanes Violation
Speeding in Violation of Special Regulation
According to the State Police report, client was observed driving his Dodge Challenger sideways in heavy traffic, reaching speeds of 85 miles per hour. The officer further stated that client and another vehicle pulled up side by side, slowing down and repeating earlier behavior. After observing continued fishtailing, sideways swerving, and apparent loss of control, the officer charged client with the above charges. Attorney Barabino began negotiating with the District Attorney early in the case, since the act was supposedly witnessed by the officer. After a close examination of the language of the statute regarding Drag Racing, an agreement was made which allowed for the charge of Racing a Motor Vehicle to be simply dismissed, no payment required for civil offenses, and administrative probation for the Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, with assurance of dismissal if no further violations. In addition, no license suspension resulted from client's actions.
RESULT: Racing Motor Vehicle Charge DISMISSED