Charged with Hit and Run?

Law enforcement and prosecutors are particularly harsh in response to hit and run cases; it is considered that the responsible party was attempting to avoid the penalty for the incident.  In some cases, it has been proven that the accused did not know that they had harmed another person or their property.  This can be true with large trucks that are of such weight that the driver may not notice that they have come into contact and caused damage.  Each case has unique circumstances and should be evaluated at once by a criminal defense lawyer familiar with the defense of hit and run cases. 

Defending Hit and Run Cases

Such cases have very severe penalties, often including time spent incarcerated in state prison or in jail.  If any other person was injured or died in the incident, the penalties are increased radically. Being charged with hit and run is a frightening and worrisome situation - for good reason.  It is likely that the prosecutor will be asking for the maximum penalty in such cases.  If you have been arrested and charged with hit and run, it can be assumed that the prosecuting attorney considers that there is sufficient evidence to convict you.  State laboratories and law enforcement will be providing the back up evidence to the court.  With these odds, it is absolutely crucial that you have an equally skilled and resourceful defense lawyer fighting to protect you.

There are often extenuating circumstances or other evidence that can be provided to the court to defend your hit and run case.  It could be that there have been errors in the legal procedures related to the arrest or the impoundment of your vehicle.  No matter how dire the situation may appear, you may be surprised to discover that you have a strong defense case.  It is critical that you act quickly if you have been arrested and charged with hit and run - the sooner the defense gets to work on your case, the more likely that a strong defense can be initiated on your behalf.