Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle*

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Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle*

Charges

Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle, N.C.G.S. § 20-141.4(a2), and Speeding, N.C.G.S. § 141(m).

Facing

Facing 150 days.

Description

State vs 'Confidential Client' - Attorney Patrick Roberts defended a client who was facing potential felony charges after a fatal car accident. Initial evidence suggested the client may have been texting while driving, but Mr. Roberts, acting as a felony defense attorney, brought in an accident reconstruction skilled. The skilled confirmed mechanical issues with the client's car, including a misaligned vehicle and a malfunctioning stabilizer bar, could have contributed to the tragedy. As a result, the client was able to plead down to a misdemeanor, with a resulting sentence of unsupervised probation. Thus, Mr. Roberts' actions as a felony charges lawyer protected his client from more severe consequences.

Result

Negotiated Plea.

2 years unsupervised probation and restitution (less than $8,000).

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