Obtained Hit-and-Run Charge Dismissals for Juvenile on eBike

When an unfortunate accident leads to criminal charges against a minor, a proactive defense attorney can protect their future before the justice system can derail it. 

In this case, our client—a minor—was riding a friend’s e-bike and was unable to avoid a young child who ran in front of the e-bike. Our client remained at the scene, but when the adults on-site became hostile, our client panicked and left. Police quickly cited the minor with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Injury and Careless Driving Causing Injury, and the family received a personal injury demand letter from the other child’s family. 

Our Criminal Defense Team stepped in and filed unopposed motions to reschedule the hearing to a later date and waive our client’s court appearance until we received discovery. (Discovery is an information exchange between both sides before a trial.) We secured access to the officers’ body-camera footage, which showed that the evidence didn’t match the accusations. The district attorney agreed, dismissed all criminal charges, and sealed our client’s record. 

We then tackled the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) action threatening our client’s future driving privileges—an administrative hurdle that, if left unaddressed, would hinder their future ability to drive. Because the DMV hearing demanded a different defense strategy, we audited the bike’s specs, proving it was largely classified as a motorcycle under Colorado law, which triggered the family’s liability insurance. This resulted in a total dismissal from the DMV, and our client was conviction-free, with their future fully intact. 

Is your juvenile facing criminal charges after an eBike accident? Call 303-688-0944 or book a consultation online to get started now.