Whether the accident was your fault has nothing to do with whether you can be charged. If there was property damage or an injury and you did not stop, that is a hit and run, and a hit and run attorney regularly represents drivers who did not realize anything had happened at all.
Some cases are minor, such as not stopping after someone rear-ends you at a stop sign. Others are felonies, where a driver left the scene of a serious injury because they did not want to be caught breaking some other law. The gap between those outcomes is large.
Possible Defenses for a Hit and Run
After over 20 years of experience in criminal defense, our attorneys understand the legal statues and case law related to hit and run accidents. We will work tirelessly to develop a defense strategy that is tailored to the specifics of your particular case and likely to secure the best possible resolution for you.
Possible defense arguments for hit and run include:
- You were not actually aware that you had caused an accident
- There was no damage to anyone’s property other than your own
- The prosecutor cannot prove that you were the person involved in the accident
As we closely examine the evidence the police have against you, we will use any weaknesses to attempt to convince the prosecutor to drop or reduce your charges. If we determine that going to trial is the best course of action, we will fight for you every step of the way.
Call Now to Start Building Your Defense
Don’t wait if you have been charged with this serious crime. Even if you have not been charged, if you suspect this charge might happen, call us right away at (800) 497-0018 to speak with our fully bilingual staff in either English or Spanish. We are ready to get to work for you.