Richmond Hit & Run Leaves Boy Stunned and Police Searching

The ice cream truck, a clear sign that summer is on the horizon. Earlier this week, children on Thorndale Lane lined up to get their sweet treats when a black Jeep came into the neighborhood, seemingly unaware of the presence of neighborhood children.

Eleven year old Chris was among the children when he was hit by the Jeep and knocked to the ground. The rearview mirror hit Chris on the side of the face and sent him to street level. The driver of the Jeep stopped briefly but didn’t stick around for authorities.

According to this report from NBC12, adult Jeremiah Mayo was accompanying some of the children and witnessed the hit and run. He stated the driver waited for Chris to get back to his feet before leaving but added there are many children in the neighborhood and the driver should have been more cautious.

The neighborhood children are taking away a lesson from the accident, that even though they see a vehicle doesn’t mean the driver of that vehicle sees them. Police are still looking for the driver of the black Jeep.

Hit and run is one of several criminal traffic offenses that is far more serious than a simple speeding ticket. If involved in an accident, you are required by law to remain on the scene, provide assistance, and wait for authorities. Failure to do this could result in criminal charges.

Likewise, reckless driving is a common criminal traffic offense. It is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail. There are ways to beat a criminal charge like this but how we go about it depends on the specific circumstances of your case.

If you are facing criminal traffic charges and in need of an experienced local Virginia defense attorney, call me today for a free consultation on your case.

Madison VA Police Seek Suspects In More Than One Assault Case

Late night partying over the weekend led to a few assault victims and several suspects still on the lam. Madison police were certainly busy getting the facts from the injured parties and looking for the aggressors in both cases.

The first case happened in the early morning hours on Saturday on the corner of University Avenue and Lake Street. According to the 20 year old victim, he was attacked by a large group of approximately 10 Hispanic men. A witness called the police but all suspects fled before law enforcement arrived. The victim suffered various cuts on his head.

The second case occurred at a house party early Monday morning when a 21 year old man was dancing and having a good time. Apparently the aggressor spoke some unkind words to the dancing victim before punching him in the face. This punch resulted in a facial fracture and a broken nose. The victim was treated at the local hospital.

In both cases, police have made no arrests. This is not uncommon in cases like these. Late at night in large groups where there is likely alcohol involved, strangers can get into altercations. This makes finding the suspect difficult because the victim often has no clue who it was that assaulted them.

If an identification is possible and a warrant is issued, that’s another story. Running from a warrant won’t last long as the police nearly always get their man. The real fight begins and ends in the courtroom.

Accidents and mistakes happen. Facing an assault charge in Virginia is a serious matter and one that should be addressed with the help of an experienced defense attorney. If you are looking at criminal charges in Virginia, call us today to discuss the specifics of your case.