05-08-2020, 06:28 PM
(05-08-2020, 02:07 AM)plam Wrote:(05-07-2020, 05:37 PM)jeffster Wrote: I almost can guarantee that they were out drinking. No other reason not to stick around. Sad thing is, if they have money, they'll get a good lawyer who'll figure a way to get them off.
At least it costs them money, $5k I've heard. But yes, it's terrible.
Well, I meant in the context of spending $100,000 on a lawyer to get them off. The driver might get a $5K fine either way. What really should be happening is jail time and a lifetime driving ban. But if this family does have the cash, or at least assets, they afford a smart lawyer that will figure things out in their favour. They'll probably suggest that the man jaywalked or was too close to the road, or something. Unless they (the police) have some sort of video proving otherwise.