If a person has been arrested for suspicion of a Los Angeles Hit and Run, they may be charged under one of two different vehicle codes: California Vehicle Code §20002 or California Vehicle code §20003. One section deals with damage to property, and one injury to person. Each requires its…
As discussed in Part One, the traffic in Los Angeles can be a nightmare, and can result in a plethora of criminal offenses. The frustration and anger that stems from driving, and from “road rage” can cause a significant impact on your life in the form of criminal consequences. Although…
If you have been charged with a Hit and Run in Los Angeles, you will be given a citation and a notice to appear in Court. This citation will state the time and which court house. This is not an optional appearance. You must appear on or before that date…
To determine the possible consequences of a hit and run offense, you must first determine which Vehicle Code Section the conviction was made under. It is important to remember that a person has not been convicted until the person has been found guilty or has entered a plea of guilty.…
In order for a person to be charged and convicted of a Los Angeles Hit and Run, the prosecutor must prove two elements: There was damage to property, or injury to person The driver must have made no effort to provide contact information. It is also important to remember that…
When you have been arrested or cited for an offense, the citation you receive will state a date and time that you have to appear in Court. That date is the arraignment date. At the arraignment date you will receive a plea bargain from the prosecutor. A plea bargain is…
If there is no damage or injury and you have been charged with a Hit and Run in Los Angeles, it is highly recommended that you speak to a Los Angeles Hit and Run Lawyer. Under the California Vehicle Code there must be 1) damage to property or injury to…
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, your first appearance in Court will be the Arraignment. At the arraignment, you will be read your rights, the charges against you and the potential sentence. You will then have the opportunity to speak to the prosecutor and the prosecutor will…
In order to be convicted of a Los Angeles Hit and Run under California Vehicle Code §20001- 20004, Prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 1) there was damage to property and/or injury to person AND 2) the person who caused the damage to property or injury must have…
A person will be charged with a Hit and Run in Los Angeles when they have cause injury or damage to person or property, and fled the scene without leaving contact information. Both of these elements must be present prior to charged being filed. For example, if there was no…