Client charged with Hit and Run causing Death and Dangerous Driving

Vancouver Criminal Lawyer:  Brian E. Mickelson
Client charged with Hit and Run causing Death and Dangerous Driving

CRIMINAL DEFENCE CASE FACTS:
A pedestrian doctor visiting from New Zealand was crossing an intersection with his daughter in downtown Vancouver. The client who was proceeding through a green light was unable to avoid a collision with the pedestrian. Instead of stopping his vehicle and offering assistance he panicked and left the scene of the accident at a high rate of  speed. A motorist who witnessed the accident called the police who ultimately apprehended the client.

HELD:  SENTENCED TO 11 MONTHS
A psychological report was submitted by the defence which disclosed that the client was suffering from borderline autism and tended to panic in stressful situations. The court found that in all the circumstances that a sentence of 11 months was appropriate rather then the 21 month sentence which the crown prosecutor was seeking.

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