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Hit and Run Reduced in Hampton, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident (i.e., Hit and Run) in Hampton, VA. Client was in a car accident. The officer alleged that our client fled the scene of the accident. Mr. Huff went to trial on the case and was able to get our client's charge reduced to a non-criminal offense.

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Tunnel Height Violation Reduced in Hampton, VA

Client is a CDL holder that was charged with the criminal offense of Tunnel Height Violation in Hampton, VA. Client is from Washington and Mr. Huff was able to resolve the case without our client having to appear in court. The officer alleged that the height of our client’s trailer exceeded that permitted in the westbound tunnel of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. If anyone is convicted of a Tunnel Height Violation, judges must impose a "mandatory" fine of $1,000 for a 1st offense or $2,500 fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. In addition, this offense is also deemed a moving violation that carries demerit points. Mr. Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to get our client's charge reduced to a non-criminal offense that is also a non-moving violation that carries no demerit points and no mandatory fine.

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Reckless Driving (20+ mph over limit) Reduced in Hampton, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Reckless Driving (20+ mph over limit) in Hampton, VA. Mr. Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to get our client's charge reduced to a non-criminal offense.

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Speeding (79/60) Reduced in Hampton, VA

Client was charged with the traffic infraction of Speeding (79/60) in Hampton, VA. This infraction carries demerit points that may, in turn, increase one’s auto insurance rates. Mr. Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to get our client's charge reduced to a non-moving violation that carries no demerit points.

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Reckless Driving (91/55) Reduced in Norfolk, VA

Client was charged with the criminal offense of Reckless Driving (91/55) in Norfolk, VA. If anyone is convicted at this speed, judges will strongly consider imposing an active jail sentence. Mr. Huff presented mitigating evidence to the judge and was able to get our client's charge reduced to a non-criminal offense and was able to avoid a jail sentence for our client.

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