If I have been charged with 2 counts of personal injury and reckless driving, what could I get it reduced to?
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If I have been charged with 2 counts of personal injury and reckless driving, what could I get it reduced to?
While changing lanes I clipped a small smart car and they in turn hit 2 pedestrians. I am now charged with failure to yield, too fast for conditions, 2x personal injury and reckless driving. How do I get the felony charges reduced and what could the best outcome be for me. I have no criminal history, honorably discharged from the Navy and only 2 speeding tickets that have been off my record in the last 9 years.
Asked on October 8, 2011 under General Practice, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The criminal charges against you for the automobile accident that you were involved in are quite serious charges in which a felony had been asserted against you, The best thing to do is to immediately consult with and retain a criminal defense attorney who is also experienced in personal injury matters (civil action) in that most likely there will be a civil lawsuit against you later on stemming from the accident.
You will need to have your criminal defense attorney try and negotiate the criminal charges against you to a lesser charge or charges where any jail time and fines/penalties would be reduced.
If you had automotive insurance at the time of the accident, if you have not advised your insurance carrier of the accident, you need to do so immediately.
Good luck.
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