In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses A Victim's Guide to Sentencing with Michael Norton, an attorney from North San Diego County.
Criminal Conduct
Many bicycle and pedestrians fall victim to criminal conduct in the process of being injured. The issue then becomes how do you compensate them.
Victims can seek punishment and retribution. Some of the accused end up in prison for their criminal conduct. However that’s separate from collecting money.
Who Becomes the Target?
Many times, in a criminal case, the defense attorney will work with the personal injury attorney and exchange information. Their common goal is to target the insurance company.
When the attorneys work together, it can facilitate a prompt settlement with the insurance company.
A Defense Attorney’s Perspective
It’s very important for the defense attorney and the personal injury attorney to work together.
The defendant's attorney recognizes the victim has input into the case. The D.A. will ask the victim about what the final outcome is, if they are ok with that outcome and what they would prefer.
The defense attorney wants his victim to be as happy as they can be under the circumstances. If the victim is taken care of, such as a prompt settlement with the insurance company, they are more likely to being receptive to alternate forms of custody.
To hear more about A Victim's Guide to Sentencing, and Michael Norton’s take on the interplay between the personal injury attorney and the defense attorney, download and listen to the entire episode.
If you are short on time, here are the highlights of A Victim's Guide to Sentencing:
How can a victim’s guide assist your case? (1:25)
Criminal police reports vs. simple traffic collision reports? (3:35)
Restitution and different programs. (7:57)
What is a declaration important? (12:24)
Benefit to defendant and taxpayers? (19:08)
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