Hit and Run

leaving the scene of an accident, often called a "hit and run" can be a misdemeanor or DWI felony, depending on the exact circumstances of the accident. Under California state law, all drivers involved in an accident are required to stop and exchange identifying information with the other driver or drivers involved. Hit and run laws apply to all drivers in the accident, regardless of who is to blame. If the accident caused only minor property damage and no one was injured, is a misdemeanor. The penalties for a misdemeanor hit and run include up to 6 months in county jail and $ 1,000 in fines. However, if the accident to anyone injured, is a felony. Penalties for a felony hit and run include up to one year imprisonment or up to 4 years in state prison and $ 1.000 - $ 10.000 in fines. These laws still apply, even if the driver did not know that anyone was hurt in the collision. Any felony conviction will add a strike in California "Three Strikes Law." Additional sanctions may include suspension or revocation of
license.

Other implications of a Hit and Run

hit and run accidents are often accused in competition with one count of DUI. If this is the case, you should hire a lawyer from Long Beach criminal defense as soon as possible, as they only have a few days before the DMV hearing, which you will be able to fight suspension license. Also, will face separate charges of DUI, which have a very strict. You may be able to have his case tried in a drug court, in order to receive alternative sanctions in the form of a drug treatment program and alcohol

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