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When the Police Get It Wrong: How Legal-Eagles Helped Expose the Truth in a Bensalem Assault Case.

In a recent case out of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, a local resident found himself in a deeply troubling situation — he was the victim of an assault by a neighbor, yet ended up being charged with multiple misdemeanors, including Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats.

Unfortunately, this type of wrong or overcharging happens more often than the public realizes. Law enforcement officers, working under pressure and often relying on limited witness statements, can sometimes draw incorrect conclusions during chaotic, emotionally charged incidents.

That’s where Legal-Eagles Investigative Services stepped in.

The Case Background

The client initially reached out to Legal-Eagles after being shocked to discover that, despite being attacked, he was listed as the primary aggressor in the incident report.The criminal complaint was based almost entirely on the statement of one neighbor—later identified as the same individual who allegedly initiated the confrontation.

Legal-Eagles immediately launched a investigation into the facts, gathering:

• photographs from nearby properties

• Independent witness statements contradicting the affiant’s version of events

• Public record evidence showing a documented history of prior aggressive conduct by the alleged victim

Uncovering the Truth

Through careful evidence collection, Legal-Eagles’ investigative team identified inconsistencies in the police affidavit and confirmed that the affiant had multiple prior disturbances and conflicts with others in the neighborhood.

After the findings were presented through the appropriate legal channels, prosecutors agreed to withdraw the most serious charges. The client ultimately resolved the matter with a minor summary plea to Public Drunkenness—a far more appropriate outcome given the facts.

Lessons Learned

This case demonstrates that even when law enforcement acts in good faith, mistakes happen. Miscommunication, incomplete witness interviews, and assumptions about who the “aggressor” is can lead to unjust criminal charges.

quasi-judicial investigative work—performed ethically and within the law—can play a critical role in uncovering truth, protecting reputations, and ensuring fairness in the justice process.

At Legal-Eagles, we believe in one guiding principle:“Sometimes the police get it wrong—but the facts never lie.”

Disclaimer

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