City v. L.N. (Not Guilty both counts Reckless Driving and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
N/AOUTCOME: Not Guilty on both counts
In November, 2012, Chris Sims represented L.N. at a jury trial on one count of Reckless Driving and one count of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. The city alleged that the L.N. was in a private ... parking lot doing wheelies on his motorcycle placing persons and property in danger. They further alleged that the he was doing wheelies on his bike dangerously close to those who were spectating. They also alleged that at any time a vehicle or person could have unknowingly crossed the defendant's path. FInally, they alleged that the L.N. entered or remained unlawfully upon the premises, and that he should have honored the no trespass signs posted at the only two entrances into the property. The defense successfully argued that the defendant had not been the person riding the motorcycle and that the city did not establish that the defendant did not have permission to be on the premises. After 50 minutes of deliberation the jury came back with a verdict of Not Guilty on both counts.
