Posts Tagged ‘Arlington Hit and Run Lawyer’
Arlington, Virginia: A Class 5 Felony Hit and Run car accident (VA Code 46.2-894) with two witnesses, while driving drunk for the second time in 5 years (VA Code 18.2-266), and a confession to both acts – has resulted in only 30 active days in jail on all charges (together with some other conditions and restrictions), even though the client had 4 prior criminal convictions on his record. Client was facing a maximum of 11 years in prison on both charges.
Read more about DUI law here: DUI / DWI LAWS IN VIRGINIA | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk driving arrests, 18.2-266 charges, and refusal to take a breath test
Read more about Hit and Run Law here: Virginia Hit and Run Law | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of charges stemming from leaving the scene of an accident | Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington
DRIVER AND PASSENGER RESPONSIBILITY AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Virginia law imposes an affirmative duty on all drivers and passengers to report accidents. Failure to do so can lead to a criminal conviction.
The following is a list of drivers’ obligations under VA law:
1. Stop your vehicle as close to the scene as possible (without obstructing traffic) as soon as reasonably possible after the accident
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