Washington State Criminal Case Results

State of Washington v. D.C.

Charges: Hit and Run Attended and Reckless Driving

Outcome: Hit and Run charges dismissed; reckless driving reduced to the civil infraction of negligent driving 2nd degree.

Description: Client intentionally hit another car on I-405 during heavy traffic and then fled the scene.  Client charged with hit and run attended and reckless driving.  The hit and run was dismissed through a "compromise of misdemeanor" and the criminal charges of reckless driving were reduced to a civil (non-criminal) traffic infraction.

Court: King County District Court - Redmond

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