Hit & Run
Hit & Run:
Vehicle
Code Section 002
In order to convict someone of Hit & Run,
the prosecuting attorney must prove:
- An accused person, while driving a motor vehicle, was involved
in an accident that damaged property (in any form) other than
his/her own,
- The person knew that an accident occurred, that he/she was involved
in the accident, and knew that the accident caused damage to another’s
property; or knew that damage probably resulted,
- The person failed to immediately stop at the nearest location
that would not impede traffic or jeopardize other motorists for
the purpose of locating and notifying the owner or person in charge
of the damaged property and provide his/her driver’s license and
vehicle registration,
Note: In the event you are in
a collision and there is an absentee owner of the other vehicle
or property, you can still be charged with this crime if you fail
to make an effort to locate and identify the other party or fail
to leave a note in a conspicuous place if the other party cannot
be determined.
An accused can be charged with Hit & Run
as a misdemeanor, which carries a sentence
up to 1 year) or as a felony,
which usually involves a significant injury to the victim and carries
a sentence of up to 3 years in state prison.
Prosecutors rarely dismiss a charge outright once the charge is
filed against a defendant. However, after cooler heads prevail,
Ken Holder has successfully brought Hit
& Run cases to dismissal, often by working with the
alleged victim(s) to ensure that they are compensated properly for
repairs to their property or person.
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