Hit and Run involving Death

Client was charged with hit and run involving the death of another. Client, a college student, was driving down a windy road in Del Mar when he struck a man who was riding his bicycle in the middle of the night. This was a case which garnered extensive media attention. The government alleged that Client struck the man and fled the scene without providing assistance. Client was interviewed and investigated within the days following the incident before he was arrested. After hiring a renowned accident reconstruction expert and thorough defense investigation, there were some significant issues in the government’s case. Although he faced many years in prison, Client was ultimately sentenced to 2 years.