Florida Couple's Costly Fight for Justice After Hit-and-Run Trial Delays

Hit-and-Run Victim's Ordeal

• 💔 Janice Boule was severely injured in April 2021 when a driver plowed into her in a Massachusetts parking lot, resulting in a broken hand, shattered leg and knee, and months of hospitalization and rehab.
• 🚗 The driver fled the scene but was later identified and arrested, facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash resulting in serious injury.

Repeated Trial Delays and Costs

• ✈️ Janice and her husband Bob, from Citrus County, Florida, were summoned to Massachusetts multiple times for trial, incurring approximately $2,000 in travel expenses for each appearance.
• ⚖️ The trial faced significant delays as the defendant repeatedly failed to appear in court, leading to warrants and subsequent releases on bail.
• 💸 The couple expressed frustration over the financial burden and the lack of reimbursement for their travel costs, feeling forgotten as the case dragged on.

Systemic Roadblocks and Lack of Resolution

• 📞 Communication with the prosecutor's office became difficult, with the couple reporting being passed around and unable to reach victim's advocates.
• 📈 Court records indicate the defendant was picked up on other charges in 2024, but the original hit-and-run case has seen little progress.
• ❓ The district attorney's office stated they cannot comment on pending cases but noted that pre-trial conferences and hearings are advancing.
• ⏳ Nearly two and a half years after the initial trial date, the couple still awaits a resolution, feeling the justice system has failed them.