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People v. Anonymous (City Ct., 4/19)

 

Mr. Corletta helped a client who is a convicted felon who had struggled to make a new life while on parole, including getting a full time job and supporting children, when a traffic violation threatened not only the client’s license but continuing parole status in People v. Anonymous (City Ct., 4/19).

 

          In this case, the client, who is on parole and has made significant strides despite numerous obstacles, including obtaining a driver license and a steady job, was charged with a traffic violation. The client had several dependents to support.

 

          The Speeding charge was obtained under questionable circumstances, in that the arresting Trooper only visually estimated the speed without using a speed measuring device, in an area where such devices are routinely used.

 

          Mr. Corletta suspected the Trooper ran the client's license, determined the client was a parolee, and pulled the client over to investigate on a pretext. The client was merely returning home from work. The client was threatened with possible loss of license and a parole revocation due to this ticket.

 

          Mr. Corletta immediately contacted the Prosecutor and explained the circumstances. The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the Speeding charge with the client pleading guilty to a non-traffic-related ordinance which will not go on the client's driving record. This was done within a matter of a few days. The client was grateful that any threat to the client’s continued freedom or job had been alleviated by Mr. Corletta’s prompt action. 

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