DWI
Apr 04, 2018OUTCOME: Dismissed by Nolle Prosequi
My client and I showed up twice ready for trial, but the prosecutor had difficulty producing his evidence. This forced the prosecutor to seek dismissal by nolle pros.
Mark Randolph Matney's Legal Cases (9)
Newport News, VA
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Newport News, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense
Public Intoxication
Mar 22, 2018OUTCOME: Dismissed
I helped my client prepare for court by recommending that he complete volunteer work and substance abuse counseling. The judge appreciated my client being pro-active with respect to the issue and dism ... issed the charge.
DWI Trial
Mar 21, 2018OUTCOME: Not Guilty
Client charged with DUI after falling asleep in his vehicle with the engine running. First, I was successful in a legal argument that kept the breath certificate out. Then, I demonstrated to the judg ... e the variance between the officer's exaggerated description of the field sobriety tests and the actual performance as seen in the body camera video. The judge awarded a not guilty decision.
2 DUI Cases
Mar 14, 2018OUTCOME: (1) DUI with high BAC amended to avoid jail, (2) DUI amended to Reckless Driving
Today I helped two clients facing DWI charges in the same court. For one client I obtained an amendment of the blood alcohol level to avoid an active jail sentence, For the other client, I negotiated ... an amendment from DWI to Reckless Driving.
Suspended License, 3rd offense
Apr 06, 2016OUTCOME: Dismissed Suspended License 3rd
4 charges in General District: Dismissed Suspended License 3rd (avoided 10 days jail & 90 days license suspension), Dismissed defective equipment, Dismissed expired registration, 1st Offender program ... for marijuana possession so it will be dismissed on review date.
Reckless Driving - Fail to Maintain Control (Accident)
Apr 04, 2016OUTCOME: Amended Reckless Driving to Improper Driving
Rear end collision in which client hit a vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light. Trial on not guilty plea. Amended to Improper Driving with $30 fine. Avoided misdemeanor and decreased DMV demer ... it points.
Reckless Driving, 87/60
Mar 24, 2016OUTCOME: Dismissed Reckless Driving
Circuit Court. Dismissed Reckless Driving by Speed, 87/60.
DUI/DWI 3rd Offense (Felony)
Jan 21, 2016OUTCOME: Amended DUI 3rd to DUI 2nd
Circuit Court. Amended from 3rd DUI to 2nd DUI based on legal argument that successfully disqualified one of the prior offenses. Avoided felony and reduced mandatory jail.
DUI Amended to Reckless Driving
Nov 18, 2015OUTCOME: DUI Amended to Reckless Driving
General District Court. DUI amended to Reckless Driving during trial.
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