February 5th 2024
Leaving the Scene of Property Damage
Client was hard working single professional. While enroute home from work he got into a car accident, a serious one where there was a high degree of property damage. After the accident, client left the scene and drove home in a panic. Client had no reason to leave the scene as he was insured and licensed—and had not consumed any drug or alcohol. In the end, he left, and he should not have. Shortly after the accident, client, who had driven home, now had the police at his door. He admitted his wrongdoing and the police officer provided him a summons. Client notified Attorney Barabino, who had client send in the summons to the Magistrate within the 4 Day limit. By sending the summons in by the 4-day limit, he is entitled to a clerk magistrate hearing to determine if the charges should issue. At the hearing, they presented materials in mitigation of issuing the charges, which included a summary of the restitution which was paid in full. In the end, due to a variety of factors, there was an agreement to NOT issue the complaint.
RESULT: Leaving the Scene Complaint Does Not ISSUE At Magistrate Hearing.
