CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. RESULTS SEEN HERE DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN FUTURE CASES.
Hanover County- Felony Hit & Run and DUI with elevated BAC
Felony Hit & Run
Client was looking at an active prison sentence range up to 2 years and 4 months under sentencing guidelines and a probation violation. Both cases were Nolle Prossed (dismissed through motion by the Commonwealth) after extensive negotiations with the prosecutor.
Emporia – 72 in a 60 mph zone
Speeding Ticket
For a New Jersey driver, ticket was reduced to Defective Equipment, a non-moving, no-points violation. Avoided client’s appearance.
Hanover County – Fail to Obey Highway Sign for CDL driver with bad driving record
Fail to Obey Highway Sign
Client was a CDL Driver with multiple tickets on record, including a prior Reckless Driving conviction. He was charged with an illegal U-Turn.
Avoided client’s appearance and charge was reduced to a non-moving violation.
Sussex County – 91/70 Reckless Driving Reduced
Reckless Driving
Worked with client to develop a mitigation plan in advance. Charge was reduced to Improper Driving. Avoided misdemeanor, license suspension, and client’s appearance in Court.
Sussex County – Reckless Driving 88/70 Reduced
Reckless Driving
New York driver. Appeared on the client’s behalf and the Reckless Driving charge was reduced to a simple speeding ticket.
Henrico County – Reckless Driving Reduced and Ultimately Dismissed
Reckless Driving
The driver was charged with Reckless Driving for a minor accident. Appeared on the client’s behalf. Judge reduced the initial charge to Improper Driving and allowed the client the opportunity to complete a driver improvement course to have the case Dismissed.
Henrico County – 80 in a 55 mph zone – Reduced
Reckless Driving
Client with imperfect driving record. Avoided appearance for client and had the charge reduced to a speeding ticket.
Stafford County – 65 in a 45 mph zone – CDL Driver – Case Dismissed
Reckless Driving
Was able to avoid client’s appearance and have charge dismissed with court costs.
Dinwiddie County – 79 in a 60 mph zone Speeding Ticket for Florida Driver
Speeding Ticket
Ticket reduced to Defective Equipment, a non-moving, no-points violation.
Henrico County – DUI Reduced with No License Suspension, Refusal Charge Dismissed
DUI Case
A college student involved in an accident was charged with DUI and Refusal to Submit to Breath Test. Was able to formulate a mitigation strategy with the client and negotiate using mitigation and legal issues to reach an agreement to reduce the DUI to Reckless Driving. The client’s license was not suspended and there was no requirement for ASAP.