The man charged with a hit and run crash that seriously injured an Encinitas mother entered a surprise guilty plea Wednesday in North County, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's office.
Prosecutors said Justin Parker was driving the white truck that hit Ashley Mullins Lane on Encinitas Blvd. on Sept. 22. Witnesses said Parker got out of his truck, spoke to them, but left the scene.
Lane suffered severe injuries and bone fractures that led to multiple strokes and partial paralysis, her parents said. They told 10News she has mobility issues on her left side and is left-handed.
Lane has two young children. A GoFundMe account established for the family raised more than $44,000 of its $50,000 goal.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
We hope Larry Parker gets her $2.1 million
Hit-and-run driver pleads guilty:
The defense strategy would probably be to settle on a generous damage award; this would attempt to reflect "remorse" and "acceptable of responsibility" in legal parlance. The defendant would then hope for mercy in the sentencing phase - minimal jail time. A guilty pleas was the only option, as the attempt to conceal the evidence (repairing the truck) would have weighed heavily against him (and still may).
ReplyDeleteTest.
ReplyDeleteAn article I read indicated the maximum sentence would be two years.
ReplyDelete"Acceptance" in the first dialogue.
ReplyDeleteExcuse me, but the leading opinion this thread appears to be missing is the point.
ReplyDeleteThat this son of Larry Parker ran way to avoid an alcohol test is not avoidable.
Ashley and her family deserve every penny they can get from this elitist prick who ran way from a crime scene. That he then tried to repair his vehicle in Riverside or wherever, should demand an extra penalty for his attempt to hide his drunken behavior at the wheel.
Take this cretin for all he is worth. Ashely and her family is deserving of nothing less.
12:21 PM And the point is? Yes, Parker is behind the proverbial 8 ball for his own criminal evasive actions. But a defense attorney has to make the best effort for his client, even when the odds are stacked against him. Parker needs to demonstrate "remorse"; this is where monetary settlements come into play. He is culpable for such damages as is, but a "willingness" to settle without lengthy court action would indicate an acceptance of responsibility. You need to separate the chess game aspects of the law, versus the emotional anger that you obviously are concentrated on.
ReplyDeleteVictim’s families usually wait until after the criminal case to file a civil complaint for damages. If the family hasn’t filed the civil complaint yet, there isn’t much chance it will be settled before he is sentenced for this guilty plea for the criminal charge.
DeleteAll of this would be known to the attorneys. It’s unlikely his guilty plea was part of some strategy to pay the family to get a reduced sentence.
The guilty plea was the only option, given the damning evidence; and is separate from the monetary compensation issue (other than he is wide open for damages). A settlement offer prior to a formal civil lawsuit would show a willingness to immediately compensate the victim; thus the inference of an acceptance of responsibility. Granted it is a long shot, but where does a defense go in a case like this?
DeleteI don't understand the headline.
ReplyDelete4:18 PM Larry Parker was one of the first injury lawyers to mass advertise their services on TV in the 1990's. His come on was that "he was mad as hell" (about the clients' injury) and then there was a "testimonial of someone claiming he got $2.1 million in a settlement, thanks to Parker. Then there was the quick disclaimer that this was not a guarantee of what to expect. Parker made millions with this come on.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I get for not watching TV!
ReplyDeleteThe blog has changed. Whoever is running it isn't on top of the issues as the owner was earlier. Many of the topics posted are lame, and the intros aren't as well informed. Almost all the comments are more stupid.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't seem that anybody would buy a blog that doesn't generate income, so it's doubtful somebody bought it.
Maybe I'm not watching as closely, but it seems as if the news action in Encinitas has slowed down.
DeleteIf there's anything interesting going on, we'll cover it! Send tips to encinitasundercover@gmail.com
You are wrong. Jews buy blogs to CONTROL opinions and will obey you stupid goyim.
Delete12:38pm sounds like the same familiar troll that the rest of us have had to put up with.
ReplyDeleteIf he is so displeased by WC, then do go away. Please do go elsewhere troll.
EU is a valued resource for the majority of residents that come here, even when we have to put up with those few who contribute little other than to criticize the moderator, certain select city council members, city manager.
Somehow this trolling never seems to go after staff. Hmmm? Take a guess why.
Except the city manager ;). 12:38 sounds like the underperforming city worker troll who goes after her. EU is no doubt as much of a thorn in 12:38's side as she is. Reality bites for 12:38.
DeleteGood example of a really dumb comment, 3:49.
ReplyDeleteBoth. 3:49 and 4:54 are lame comments. Must be interesting living in their heads with all that chatter going on.
ReplyDeleteIgnorant people like 3:49 and 4:54 have to create a different reality to deceive themselves into thinking they're not dumb.
ReplyDeleteUh huh. So how much do you suck from the taxpayers for your inept "work," 8:11? Busted.
Delete8:18 = Totally wrong and dumb as a rock!
DeleteI agree with EUs response kinda slow new lately....
ReplyDeleteHey guess what happened at City Hall this week?!
Hint- Its the same as last week and the last 6 months. Waite for it.............
NOTHING!!!
Is it because the current council, under Mayor Blakespear's leadership, is doing a better job than recent councils?
ReplyDelete6:42 am The council has been off for the last two weeks. That is why there has been no council report. Catch up, why don't you?
ReplyDeleteFor scheduling go to the city's website. You might learn something before you blame WC for your uniformed criticism.
Ignore 6:42 and anybody else who doesn't proofread his/her posts.
ReplyDeleteProofreading would not help 6:42. He/she is more than borderline illiterate.
DeleteIt’s a blog jackass. Not an Harvard case study.
DeleteGet a life . Proofreading on a blog is complete waste of time . If you do you you’re a loser .
Worthless comment, 10:13, just like all your others. You contribute nothing.
Deletei DO DEclare 227 ur a jackass!!
ReplyDeleteLike my comment proofing Jackass?!
It proves you're an idiot who has nothing worthwhile to post.
DeleteI can guess what is going go get done at City Hall this week - - -
ReplyDeleteNothing!
....Boy that is one killer job. To work for an employer where the expectation is nothing gets done.
Looking in the mirror, we take it.
DeleteThe expectation is nothing? Sounds perfect for 8:07.
DeleteThis nothingburger item has been at the top of the stack for 11 days.
ReplyDeleteImportant stuff is coming down in Encinitas. Is EU asleep?
Whats news in Encinitas?!
ReplyDeleteDid the City Council finally hire a competent
City Manager?
City worker up early.
DeleteLook at this Wednesday's City Council agendas for what's news in Encinitas.
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