Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Injury (2nd Degree Felony) — after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Lake Worth and the driver left the scene
The client was identified as the driver following a crash in which a pedestrian was struck in Lake Worth. A witness placed the client at the scene and law enforcement tracked the vehicle to his registration. The client was contacted, provided a statement, and acknowledged leaving the scene, stating he did not realize anyone was seriously hurt and had attempted to make contact afterward. The case was a 2nd degree felony hit and run with an identified victim and a witness who knew the client personally.
Despite a witness identification, a registered vehicle trace, and a statement acknowledging the client left the scene, counsel was able to present the circumstances in a way that raised sufficient doubt about the State's ability to prove all legally required elements. The State Attorney's Office filed a No File on July 16, 2025, declining to prosecute the charge entirely. No information was ever filed, no conviction entered, and the case was closed.
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