Neighbor doesn’t like client because client drives quickly by neighbor’s house in a loud car. On May 11, 2023, client drives by quickly and neighbor yells at client (and may have slapped car). Client screeches to a halt, backs car up to yell at neighbor and the car hits the neighbor’s knee then client runs over the side of neighbor’s leg when client drives off. State charges Aggravated Battery (scores prison). Attorney shows that client relied on backup camera, which had a blind spot to the side where the victim was standing and does not show person there though the image on the screen makes it appear clear. Can’t see through rear-view window. Take to trial with a “jury view” ruling on the car, and State agrees to plea to misdemeanor reckless driving with injury, ag+ 12 months probation, 12 hour anger management, 12 hour driver improvement class, no contact with victim, no return to that street, 50 hours community service may buy out 1/2 and must do 5 hours/week.
The Umansky Law Firm Criminal Defense & Injury Attorneys