Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Charged With Fleeing the Scene Of an Accident
My wife was just charged with Fleeing the scene of an accident. She ran off the road, hit a wood post and was stuck in the mud. She then left with a friend with the idea of calling a Tow truck the next morning. When she returned the car was impounded with a note that the driver ''Fled'' the scene. It was not her intention to avoid the police but rather her ignorance to the proper action in this situation. We have recovered the car from impound but have not yet been given a formal ticket. I assume that we will get that at the police station. I'd like to know if I could expect her to be jailed for this. In addition, what are the fines and punishments for this crime? There were no witnesses and no other damage done.

Asked on 5/13/06, 3:42 pm

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: Charged With Fleeing the Scene Of an Accident

Your wife needs a lawyer who can competently respond in the jurisdiction in which this incident occurred to any charges which could

or may arise out of the factual scenario which you've described.

Answered on 5/13/06, 10:30 pm

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