Tag Archives: 46.2-894

Virginia Hit and Run Laws, Penalties and Defenses for Charges in Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington

Hit and Run in Virginia: Leaving the Scene of an Accident What are hit and run laws in Virginia? Under Virginia law, a Hit and Run is defined as a criminal offense, and it is charged when you leave the scene of an accident / collision without providing your insurance information to the other driver. […]

Arlington Virginia Hit and Run Felony REDUCED, Related Reckless Driving DISMISSED

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 5 Felony hit and run charge under Va Law § 46.2-894 for leaving the scene of an accident was REDUCED to a misdemeanor with a $200 fine. Related Reckless Driving charge for the collision was DISMISSED. Va Law § 46.2-894. Duty of driver to stop, etc., in […]

Alexandria Virginia Hit and Run REDUCED, No Jail Time

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor Hit and Run charge under VA Code 46.2-894 for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting insurance information, was REDUCED to a Class 4 Misdemeanor Hit and Run of unattended property under VA Code 46.2-896, just a $100.00 fine. City of Alexandria General District […]

Fairfax Virginia Felony Hit and Run (Alcohol Involved) REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail Time, DWI Avoided

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Felony Hit and Run charge under VA Code 46.2-894 for failure to report an accident with injuries, was AMENDED and REDUCED to a Misdemeanor Hit and Run of unattended property under VA Code 46.2-896, without any active jail time and without a fine. Alcohol involvement resulted in a […]

Hit and Run in Arlington Virginia Felony REDUCED to Reckless Driving with No Jail

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Arlington felony Hit and Run charge for a collision in Arlington, VA with property damage over $1000, prosecuted under Virginia law § 46.2-894, was AMENDED and REDUCED to a misdemeanor Reckless Driving, which was penalized by 75 hours of community service and restitution. No felony record, no jail time, no fine, and no […]

Virginia Hit and Run Felony REDUCED to Misdemeanor with No Jail Time

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Virginia Felony Hit and Run charge, VA law § 46.2-894, was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with only a $200 fine. No suspended jail sentence, no license suspension, and no restitution was ordered.

Virginia Felony Hit and Run Charges AVOIDED by Attorney Representation During Investigation

ATTORNEY CASE RESULT FOR ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during an Alexandria Police felony hit and run investigation, VA law § 46.2-894, resulted in non-prosecution. Client successfully avoided charges being filed against him. Although victim sought Alexandria Police assistance and police were about to request a warrant, attorney Marina Medvin’s representation during the investigation resulted in […]

Felony Hit and Run in Fairfax County Virginia REDUCED to Misdemeanor w/ No Jail Time

ATTORNEY CASE RESULT FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Fairfax Felony Hit and Run charge under VA law § 46.2-894 resulted in a reduction of the charge to a misdemeanor with no jail time, just a fine of $150 (a result that was strongly opposed by the victim). Read more about Hit and Run Law: Virginia Hit […]

Arlington Virginia Hit and Run Felony REDUCED to Misdemeanor

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Facing up to 10 years in prison on a class 5 felony Hit and Run charge for a collision in Arlington, Virginia, VA law § 46.2-894, with four strong government witnesses, Client was able to walk away with a REDUCED class 2 misdemeanor charge for Aggressive Driving Charge with 1 day in jail […]

Felony Hit & Run w/ Injuries REDUCED to Misdemeanor in Alexandria VA

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: A felony Hit & Run Charge under VA law § 46.2-894 for Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident with injuries to persons in Alexandria was REDUCED to a misdemeanor and punished by 30 days of work release in lieu of a regular jail sentence, and a fine of $100. Related Driving on […]

Felony Hit and Run Trial Avoided by Misdemeanor Plea w/ NO JAIL Time – Alexandria VA

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA: In order to avoid Felony prosecution, client pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor Hit & Run Charge (VA Code § 46.2-894) without active jail time, together with Driving on Suspended license charge. Client was represented by Alexandria attorney Marina Medvin. Read more about Hit and Run Law:Virginia Hit and Run Laws, Penalties and Defenses […]

Virginia Hit and Run Charge DROPPED for Insufficient Evidence

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Virginia Hit & Run charge under VA law § 46.2-894 was DROPPED after defense attorney suppressed evidence and government was left with insufficient evidence to prosecute. Client was represented by Virginia attorney Marina Medvin. Read more about Hit and Run Law: Virginia Hit and Run Laws, Penalties and Defenses for […]

Felony Hit and Run in Arlington Virginia while DUI, 2nd Offense, RESULT in 30 days in Jail

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Felony Hit and Run charges under VA law 46.2-894 for an accident in Arlington, VA, while also driving drunk for the second time in 5 years under Va Law 18.2-266, resulted in prosecution on both charges after two witnesses came forward. Client was facing a maximum of 11 years in prison on both charges, a […]