Our client was in the process of breaking up with his girlfriend. After an argument one evening, he decided he would bring her some of her stuff that he had in his possession. He had been staying with his aunt at the time, and decided to take his aunt’s car to return the stuff. When his aunt found out he had taken her car, she called the police. The police responded and called our client, who immediately returned the vehicle. Nonetheless, our client was
This result spared our client from any risk at trial, or any consequences of a guilty plea or an admission. The case was continued for a period of time during which our client was simply required not to be charged with any additional crimes. At the end of that period the case would be dismissed.