Cases Won – High Speed Chase Fleeing (DBe)

RESULTS:  Revocation Beat! DOC Failed to Prove Violations – Client Released! The judge ruled that the DOC relied on speculative evidence to connect Client to high-speed chase violations!

Violations: Fleeing and Eluding –  Leading Officers on a High-Speed Chase (over 100 MPH).  Client was accused of driving recklessly and leading officers on a dangerous chase in a Dodge Challenger. The DOC claimed hearsay evidence and prior association with the vehicle were enough to prove he was behind the wheel.

Client had prior charges of reckless driving and fleeing and eluding. DOC used this to establish a pattern of behavior and imply guilt. Police reports put Client behind the wheel during the chase and claimed the owner of the vehicle told officers Client was the driver. DOC presented this hearsay testimony as their primary evidence, along with the claim that Client was “known to drive” the vehicle.

Sydne exposed critical flaws in the DOC’s case. She argued that no officer saw the driver during the chase and the DOC failed to produce any direct evidence placing Client behind the wheel. Through cross-examination, she discredited the reliability of the police reports and testimony, and demonstrated that the absent witness’s statements were uncorroborated hearsay. Sydne also highlighted Client’s record of compliance with supervision to argue that revocation was unwarranted.

The administrative law judge agreed and ruled the DOC failed to meet its burden of proof.  Client’s supervision was not revoked and Client was released.