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Crash In Philadelphia Leads To Second Arrest In A Year For Driver

Facing criminal charges of nature is a scary and sometimes complicated experience. This is why anyone accused of committing a crime, particularly those with an existing record, should be concerned about their legal options moving forward. When a person is facing multiple criminal charges relating to separate incidents, a Philadelphia DUI attorney may consider plea bargains as part of a comprehensive defense strategy.

One North Philadelphia man found himself in a similar situation, as he was recently arrested for DUI and criminal mischief. This incident was the second time the man has been arrested in 2012. According to reports, he previously pled guilty to a moving violation, which was failure to obey a traffic device.

This man’s most recent arrest is a bit more serious than the first, however. Most recently, the man is said to have been under the influence when he crashed his car through the wall of an apartment complex, causing significant damage. After the crash, both the man and one of his passengers were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

An earlier criminal charge may be viewed as a pattern of behavior by the court and can have an impact on the outcome of the trial. Penalties for repeat offenses of almost any kind get more severe with repetition, including DUI. For the North Philadelphia man involved in this recent case, a full and thoughtful evaluation of all his options — including a plea bargaining and thorough investigation of the prosecution’s evidence — will likely be considered. As the man heads back to court early next year, his continued liberty and ability to drive may be on the line.

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, “DUI charge for driver of Bentley that rammed hole in apartments,” Frank Kummer, Dec. 8, 2012