Felony Hit & Run Reduced to Reckless Driving Charge
Nick Wright represented a client charged with a felony Hit & Run, and a Failure to Obey a Traffic Signal. The client faced several penalties including, over a year in active jail time, a license suspension, and possible restitution payments.
Mr. Wright was able to negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor that reduced the charge from a felony Hit & Run to a misdemeanor Reckless Driving-Generally charge. The Failure to Obey a Traffic Signal charge was dismissed. The deal did not include any active jail time, a license suspension, or any restitution payments. The client only needed to pay a small fine and court costs.
If you have been charged with a serious traffic offense in Virginia, it is important that you contact an attorney that understands Virginia’s traffic laws and can guide you accordingly. John Weiland, The Weiland Firm, and Nick Wright of The Weiland Firm, PLC, Attorneys at Law focus their practice on defending clients charged with serious traffic offenses, such as Reckless Driving and DUI, and are ready to help you win your case.
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