State v. M (2013) 

Practice Area: Criminal Law / Failure to Stop at Scene of Accident

Date: May 1, 2013

Outcome: Case Reduced to Civil Violation

Description: Description: State v. M. Phoenix Municipal Court (M-0741-4603008) M was on way to work when another car appeared to be deliberately attempting to hit M’s car. Eventually there appeared to be a bump and M continued believing this was a set up. The other car contacted police and M was charged with failing to stop at scene of accident. After writing a deviation letter requesting a lesser non criminal offense, the State offered M to plead responsible to a civil violation.

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