Being accused of a crime is a significant event in any person's life. In most cases, an arrested person is unfamiliar with the criminal proceedings, and he or she may be anxious about not knowing what to expect. To avoid making mistakes that can jeopardise the case, it makes good sense to retain a professional to handle the criminal defense.
Sometimes, a person may act in irresponsible ways only out of fear. Such might have been the case when an Ontario man is said to have fled the scene of a single vehicle accident on a recent Sunday morning. A police report indicates that a 24-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and drove down a steep embankment. This apparently caused severe damage to the car and the guardrails on the highway.
Authorities say the driver fled the accident scene on foot without reporting the incident. Then, he allegedly reported the vehicle as stolen later that day. Police say he later admitted to have driven the car down the incline and that it was never stolen. He is now facing a charge of failure to remain at the accident scene along with one count of public mischief.
The man's apparent actions after the crash may have been brought about by fear of what might happen. It is rarely wise for someone facing criminal charges to handle the criminal defense alone. The services of experienced lawyers in Ontario are available to help address all legal issues, answer questions and prepare the client for any proceedings that will follow. A skilled criminal defense lawyer can advocate for the accused individual with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome.
Source: nugget.ca, "Single vehicle collision leads to charges", Feb. 27, 2017
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