Facing Charges for a Hit and Run?
By Zendeh Del Law Firm
Jan. 7, 2011 10:20a
Depending upon the circumstances of the accident, if you are involved in a hit and run you could face misdemeanor or felony criminal charges. When you willfully leave the scene of an accident without providing contact and insurance information to the other parties involved, you are committing a criminal offense. The penalties for a hit and run conviction vary greatly depending upon the severity of the accident, but you could face punishments including harsh fines, probation, community service and even jail or prison time in serious cases. If you've been involved in a hit and run and arrested or charged for it, you need immediate legal representation from a Plano criminal defense lawer to ensure your rights are protected at trial. Without legal assistance, you could face unnecessary jail time and suffer serious consequences to your life.
When you've been involved in an accident and left the scene of the accident before exchanging information, it is not always due to intentional commission of a criminal act. In many cases, fear, confusion or even pain from an injury can override your capacity to think clearly, causing you to panic and flee the scene of the accident. By acting quickly, whether you have been arrested for the crime or have just been involved in the accident, you can potentially save yourself from criminal charges through cooperation with investigators and law enforcement. Before taking any action, you should acquire the aid of a legal attorney as soon as possible to find out what your best available options are in your case.
Hit and Run Defense Attorney in Plano
At the Zendeh Del Law Firm, we understand the fear and confusion that may occur during an accident and can assist you with your hit and run criminal defense case. There are many possible defenses for these types of cases, and it may be very likely that simply by taking a proactive approach in your case you could avoid criminal charges entirely. We can offer you a consultation and even help you with cases involving DWI as well as intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter.
Contact a Plano Hit and Run Attorney at our offices today for a consultation regarding your case.
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