South Florida Defense Attorneys Get Felony Charge of Leaving Scene of Accident Reduced to a Hit and Run in Miami, Florida

Miami Defense Lawyers Get Felony Charge Reduced in South Florida

Outcome of Miami Leaving Scene of Accident Case:

We were able to get the charges reduced to a regular hit and run, and David was put on probation in a juvenile facility.

Client Concerns about Miami Leaving Scene of Accident Charge:

David was terrified he would be tried as an adult, and put in prison. He was also afraid of having a criminal record at such a young age.

Facts on Miami Leaving Scene of Accident Case:

David D. was fifteen years old and driving without a license in Miami, Florida when he hit a pedestrian by accident. He was scared, and kept driving. The pedestrian was seriously injured and had a broken neck. There were police helicopters out looking for David, who had driven home. When his mom found out what happened she marched David into the police station, where he was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, which is a second degree felony when there is serious bodily injury involved.

Strategy of Attack on Miami Leaving Scene of Accident Case:

The prosecution was adamant about trying David as an adult in this case, so our goal was to make sure he was only charged as a juvenile.

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