Criminal Airport Charge Dismissed in Wayne County: Out-of-State Client Avoids Conviction
Criminal Charge Dismissed After Airport Security Checkpoint Incident in Wayne County
A recent case in the 34th District Court in Wayne County shows how a seemingly innocent mistake at an airport security checkpoint can quickly result in a criminal charge. In this case, our client accidentally brought a double-sided knife into the Wayne County Airport and was stopped by security. Although the matter initially carried the possibility of a criminal conviction, we were ultimately able to resolve the case without a criminal record. Call (734) 453-7806 to speak with criminal defense lawyer, Aaron J Boria today.
In this article, we will discuss:
- What happened when our client was stopped at the airport security checkpoint;
- The potential consequences of a checkpoint violation;
- How the case was handled remotely through Zoom Court for an out-of-state client; and
- How the criminal charge was ultimately dismissed and reduced to a non-criminal parking ticket.
Our client was an out-of-state resident who had no intention of bringing a prohibited item through airport security. Nevertheless, she was charged with a checkpoint violation, an offense carrying a potential penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a fine of $500, plus court costs.
The case was litigated in the 34th District Court before Judge Oakley. Because our client lived outside of Michigan, we were able to handle the proceedings remotely through Zoom Court. This allowed her to avoid the inconvenience and expense of returning to Michigan for multiple court appearances.
After addressing the facts and circumstances of the case, we were able to reach a favorable resolution. The criminal charge was dismissed in exchange for a plea to a parking ticket. A parking violation is not a criminal offense and will not result in a criminal conviction or criminal record. Our client will simply pay a fine, and the matter will be closed.
Every case is different, but this result demonstrates the importance of having an experienced criminal defense attorney when facing a charge in Wayne County. Even a situation that began as an honest mistake could have resulted in a criminal conviction and potential jail exposure.
If you have been charged with a checkpoint violation, airport-related offense, or another criminal charge in Wayne County, Aaron J. Boria is an attorney you should hire. Aaron Boria works to protect his clients from unnecessary criminal convictions and to pursue practical, favorable resolutions whenever possible. Call (734) 453-7806 to discuss your airport matter today.
