People v. C.L. (Roch. City Ct., 9/11/18).

Mr. Corletta assisted an out-of-state Texas resident arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in a very expeditious manner, based upon his knowledge of the law in People v. C.L. (Roch. City Ct., 9/11/18).

          In that case, the client was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and had a clear language barrier. The client was from out of state, and while having a valid out-of-state license and steady employment, spoke virtually no English.

          Further, the client was in danger of losing their job if they did not return to their home state. The client was in New York to return children from summer visitation. No children were with the client when stopped.

          Mr. Corletta, acting swiftly, immediately conveyed what he was going to do though a friend who acted as an interpreter. Mr. Corletta pointed out the language barrier, relatively low breath test result, and lack of New York License to the District Attorney and convinced them to reduce the charge to the lesser included traffic violation with a fine, which Mr. Corletta applied from bail. The client was then free to leave that very day. 

          The client, who Mr. Corletta saw on short notice, was extremely grateful, as the client avoided license sanctions and was able to return home to family and job, unscathed.