Many of our posts address the law, potential arguments and potential consequences. Whereas these are very important concerns that a client would have, it is also important to understand how our strategy works and how we fight for your rights. Retaining: When a client first comes into our office, we…
A person who has injured another with his or her vehicle may be charged with a Los Angeles Hit and Run under California Vehicle Code §20003. California Vehicle Code §20003 states that any such person finding themselves in a situation where they have caused injury to another with their vehicle,…
If you have been charged with a Hit and Run with damage to property, you have been charged under California Vehicle Code §20002. California Vehicle Code §20002 outlines what is expected of a driver when they have been involved in an accident, in which property has been damaged and the…
California Vehicle Code §20003 and 20004 dictate a driver’s duty upon injury or death to another driver or pedestrian. California Vehicle Code §20003 states in pertinent part: “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall also give his or…
There are two statute that govern sentencing deadlines for a Los Angeles Hit and Run. They are divided up by damage to property and injury to person. California Vehicle Code §20002 addresses damage to property. The relevant portion regarding sentencing guidelines reads as follows: “Any person failing to comply with…
California Vehicle Code §20002 makes it unlawful for a person to cause damage to property without leaving contact information. California Vehicle Code §20003 makes it unlawful to cause injury to a person with your vehicle and drive away with stopping to provide assistance and contact information. Damage to Property: Under…
A Los Angeles Hit and Run is a unique charge, because if properly handled by a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, your case may not be filed at all. In order to understand how a legal professional can prevent your case from being filed, it is important to understand the…
Oftentimes a hit and run occurs during a DUI. Many clients believe that because the charges arise out of one incident, that they are not two separate cases. While they may not be two separate cases, they are certainly two separate charges. A person who is charged with a Hit…
For all criminal charges, there are certain defenses available to the person being charged. This is also the case for a Los Angeles Hit and Run. In order for a person to be convicted of a Hit and Run, the prosecutors must prove that the person beyond a reasonable doubt…
For a person to be found guilty of a Hit and Run, the court must first find that the person is guilty of each of the elements of a Hit and Run. The court must prove that there is beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed each of the…