Unlike many offenses, a Hit and Run charge may be avoided completely if proper steps are taken soon after an arrest has been made. When you are arrested for a Los Angeles Hit and Run, you have not yet been found guilty. The arresting officer will submit a report to…
What causes people to feel the scene of an accident resulting in a Hit and Run charge? The overall umbrella is fear. People are scared that they may suffer consequences on varying fields if they do not flee the scene. Some of these issues are minor in nature, and some…
It is very common for a person to be charged with both a Los Angeles DUI and Hit and Run from the same incident. If a person is involved in an accident, or property damage and they flee the scene, then they could be charged with a Hit and Run,…
In order to be charged with a Los Angeles Hit and Run, a driver must have caused damage to property or injury to person, and have fled the scene without leaving contact information or rendering first aid if needed .One of the major reasons a person flees the scene of…
If you have been charged with a Los Angeles Hit and Run, you will get a citation which will state the date, time and location of the courthouse at which you will have to appear. This appearance is not optional, or per your convenience. You have to appear in court…
Many clients mistakenly believe that because certain charges arise out of one incident, that it is all considered to be one offense. This is not true. You can be charged with many different offenses, possibly resulting in multiple convictions from one incident. To better understand the concept, let’s consider an…
Like most criminal offenses, the potential consequences for a Los Angeles Hit and Run are on a spectrum. The reason the potential sentence can vary is because the court will take into account the person’s criminal background as well as the facts of the case before issuing a sentence. No…
For each Los Angeles offense that a person may be charged for, there are defenses available to that person. Strong argument, supported by evidence and testimony may result in either a reduction or dismissal of a criminal charge. The basis of a Los Angeles Hit and Run Charge is that…
In order to successfully represent a person in a Hit and Run, it is important to understand the code from which the offense arises. There are several defenses available to a person who finds themselves in such a situation, and with the help of a Los Angeles Hit and Run…
Many of our clients ask us if a probation violation is an additional charge on top of their Hit and Run charge, or if it is a part of the Hit and run. Unfortunately, a probation violation is its own offense and can potentially add to your sentence. In order…