The firm is please to announce that a negotiated agreement was reached whereby Reckless Driving and Following Too Closely charges were amended to two counts of Traffic Control Devices, eliminating a 6-month mandatory license suspension and 3 points from the client’s driving record.

The client stood accused of getting into a rear-end collision while traveling through the Fort Pitt Tunnels in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The accident was not witnessed by any member of law enforcement, but was filed after the drivers called police to report the accident. Unfortunately, when auto accidents occur, local police officers and state troopers often feel compelled to issue traffic citations to the at-fault driver that may lead to points or a license suspension.

If convicted of Reckless Driving, the client faced a mandatory 6-month driver’s license suspension. To make matters worse, as the client was required to drive for a living, the suspension would have effectively caused the client to lose her job. Additionally, the Following Too Closely offense would carry 3 points on a driving record upon conviction.

Upon researching these consequences, the client and her family chose to trust the Zuckerman Law Firm for representation on this matter. Familiar with Pennsylvania case law on Reckless Driving prosecutions, the firm was prepared to proceed to a hearing if required. However, on the hearing date, Attorney Nick Milardo was able to negotiate an agreement to amend the charges to traffic control device violations under Section 3111A. This resolution carried no license suspension or points, and will have no impact upon the client’s employment.

In Reckless Driving cases, we prepare for trial while working behind the scenes to pursue a desired outcome. Both the client and firm were very satisfied with the outcome.