Legal Question in Traffic Law in Wisconsin

I received a ticket in wisonsin for failure to report an accident. I did not report it because I only paid $500 for the car so it is worth less than the $1000 requirement, no one was hurt, and there was no damage to government property. The ticket is 6 points and $400. Should I take a plea bargain of 2 points and $400 or take the case to trial?


Asked on 1/28/14, 3:12 pm

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JAY Nixon nixon law offices

My guess is that you are really facing a criminal hit and run charge rather than failure to report an accident. That comes with the potential for six months in jail, loss of license and large fines, so you should only handle it with the assistance of an experienced criminal or traffic lawyer. Low value of your vehicle may not be a legal defense to this charge.

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Answered on 1/29/14, 5:37 am


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