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Richmond Virginia Client Happy DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
Posted on Oct 22, 2009
A Richmond, Virginia man charged with DUI near Fort Lee accepted a plea agreement negotiated by Attorney Tony Stelly that resulted in amendment of the charge to Reckless Driving.
Before trial, Stelly interviewed the arresting officer concerning the stop and the probable cause for the arrest. He then explained to the officer and the Commonwealth's Attorney that two of the Field Sobriety Tests should not have been conducted because the driver was too overweight. NHTSA guidelines for the Walk and Turn and One-Leg stand tests admonish officers not to administer these tests to persons who are 50 pounds overweight, or more. The defendant was almost 60 pounds overweight.
Upon discussion with the officer, and a review of the defendant's driving record, the Commonwealth agree to reduce the charge to reckless driving with a nominal fine, provided the defendant attend VASAP.
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