Legal Question in Traffic Law in Virginia

Can some file a ''hit and run'' charge against me?

I had a lawyer contact me saying his client claimed that I ran into his car in a parking lot. I, of course, disagree and don't remember it. But the attorney said if I didn't pay for the damage to the car they would have me arrested for leaving a scene of an accident. The lawyer said they have a witness that saw me back into the car. Again, I don't remember ever hitting any one's car, and even if I did it would have to be barely a 'touch' in a parking lot. Should I tell them to go pound sand or just pay them off to avoid hassles from the police?


Asked on 11/16/07, 6:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Can some file a ''hit and run'' charge against me?

Pound sand.(The lawyer should be reported to the Virginia State Bar for unethical conduct in threatening to have you arrested as a way to extort money from you and gain leverage in what cannot be more than a minor civil matter, if that.)

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Answered on 11/16/07, 7:28 am


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