There are many ways for an otherwise law-abiding citizens in criminal cases are difficult in a city the size of Los Angeles without ever having the intention to harm or wrongdoing. One way to do this is by participating in a "hit and run" type of incident. It should not be difficult for you to imagine a scenario where you are in a crowded parking lot or driving on the road and for a variety of reasons that innocent distraction or noise, tire less harmless orDrugs and strike another vehicle.
This is a common occurrence in the rule by the insurance companies or privately between the parties themselves treated. Sometimes called, depending on the seriousness of the incident and the damage, and the police. Where things get complicated, and a criminal, if one party leaves the scene. This is called a "hit and run".
It does not matter if you left the scene in the car or left your car at the crime scene and fled on foot or bywas picked up by a friend. If you have left the scene without providing information or inaccurate or false information (The "false note" scenario) on the left.
THE PROBLEM
In California is what is commonly referred to as "hit and run" in Vehicle Code Section 2002 codified, which reads:
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"The driver of a vehicle in an accident only loss of assets are involved, including vehicles, will immediately stop the vehicle to the nearest locationNot impede traffic or otherwise jeopardize the safety of other road users. Moving into the vehicle in accordance with this subdivision does not affect the question of guilt. The driver also has the same one of the following actions:
(1) Locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property that the name and address of the driver and the owner of the vehicle, the driver relate to the location of another vehicle, or the owner or person in charge of the damaged property,Having given his or her current driver's license and vehicle registration services to the other driver, owner or person responsible for this property. The submitted information includes the current residence address of the driver and the registered owner. If the registered owner of a vehicle is involved there at the scene, he or she will also, upon request, present his driver's license information, if available, or other valid identification to the other partiesParties.
Damaged 2) in a conspicuous place in the vehicle or other property you leave a written notice stating the name and address of the driver and the owner of the vehicle in question and an explanation of the circumstances thereof and without undue delay with the police of the city, where the collision occurred or if the collision in periphery, the local headquarters of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(b) EachAre person who parks a vehicle which is moved back ahead of the vehicle, a runaway vehicle and is involved in an accident involving damage to property, visited, or leave them unattended, shall comply with the provisions of this section concerning notification and reporting requirements comply, and shall, upon their conviction that this satisfy the penalties of this section for failure to meet the requirements.
(c) Any person who is otherwise comply with all requirements of this section guiltya misdemeanor and be punished in their conviction by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($ 1,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine. "
California Vehicle Code Section 2002 is very clear and precise. It does not matter who is guilty, you must meet the requirements listed above.
A hit and run can occur even when your car hits a parked car and causes relatively minor damage andYou leave the scene. You can not even aware that an accident has occurred. A bystander or witness, you can call your labels, and the police. It is even possible to become involved in heavy traffic or on the highway, and in a collision, if one or both parties, "taking off" or leave the scene of an accident. You can even get lost in the normal flow of traffic, or due to the speed of the vehicle, or road or weather conditions such as darkness, rain or badLighting. Even in this situation a person can be charged with a hit and run violation. Have also failed, can give complete and accurate information as to whether a criminal cause and registration, you can end up in prison for up to six months.
THE SOLUTION
Perhaps you were involved in a situation that is similar to this. You can get a letter from the City Attorney sent. You may have received a call from a detective, or maybe someone come to questions about you or yourVehicle. It is important at this point not to talk to someone and seek advice from a competent lawyer to follow this direction and prosecution. An experienced trial lawyer, you will find the information for you on the basis of information that can give you and find reports and talk to the officers and stakeholders.
A lawyer can guide you through this process, do you think of difficulties, and also guide the case back into the civilian sector. A civil case is whenonly money in the game is (still a problem if you do not exist) and a criminal case is when imprisonment and the loss of their liberty is involved. A crime as cited above penalties may take up to six months in County Jail. If injuries are involved or other problems such as hitting a pedestrian, or you were under the influence, you should contact a criminal defense immediately, as these types of situations are often taken as a crime andrun, are usually injuries are involved can be fines of more than a year to bear in the state prison.
Over the years, many people who have been hit and runs have been involved, to me, and I have helped them avoid getting angry. Sometimes I have been able to ensure that no charges have been filed and even if charges filed, I could either dismiss them or been able to resolve it with relatively minor consequences.
I use many techniques based on years of negotiationsand legal knowledge in California Penal Code § 1377-1378.
California Penal Code Section 1377, 1378, provides:
"If the person has violated by an act constitutes an offense a remedy that a civil action, may be provided the offense in question, as provided in Section 1378, except when it is required as follows:
(a) by or to a minister of justice, while in the execution of the duties of his office.
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(c) AIntention to commit a crime.
(d) In violation of any court order, as in section 273.6 or 273.65.
(e) or to a family or household member, or to a person if the breach relates to any person in Section 6211 of the Family Code or subdivision described in (b) of section 13,700 of this Code.
(f) In an older, code in violation of § 368 of the Code or Section 15,656 of the Welfare and Institutions.
(g) Upon a child, as described in Section 647.6or 11,165.6 "
An experienced Los Angeles criminal lawyer can solve many hits, and lead you through the negotiation of cases, the payment of damages and time for you and protecting you from criminal liability and jail. By using this code section actually an experienced attorney can the deep and Muddy Waters in the criminal justice process and guide you safely navigate the sea shore. As a lawyer I can find the inspectors and to speak with the investigator. I can at theother parties and the draft letter to sign for them and I know the way to present it to the prosecutor, city attorney and the judge, so that they "sign" an.
Although Penal Code § § 1377 and 1378 for civilian resources so that a criminal case has to offer is usually dismissed on a prosecutor to vote for it, and it is certainly within the discretion of the judge whether to grant a dismissal under Penal Code § 1377 to - 1378th
Other factors are theSeriousness of the incident, the age of the person's criminal record, the victims of the desire for law enforcement and other factors not mentioned here.
Other Solutions
There are several reasons for leaving the scene of an accident. One of them is seeking immediate medical attention. Social policy is of course here. We do not want to keep an injured person at the scene at the expense of her own life, limb or health. In an emergency, leaving theAccident should.
This reasoning may apply if you are injured in the accident or hurt someone else, and take it to the hospital. Maybe you were already on their way to the hospital when the accident occurred.
Other situations may also arise. Perhaps you were a passenger who left the scene and you're afraid someone might think you're going, or perhaps you have lent your car out to a family member or friend who has a similar physical description for you.All these scenarios can be handled by an experienced trial lawyer attorney.
What NOT to do
It is important to take action and the situation "right." You have a couple of mistakes and questionable decisions that you had an accident and left the scene made. Do not make things worse, the decisions taken by itself. It is a mistake to the problem and hope that it will go away to avoid. There is also a mistake to try to handle the matter personally withtrying to talk to the police, the other party or by lies.
It is a mistake and a further crime to report, incorrectly, that your vehicle is stolen or made any other false report. Regardless of the situation, even if you have further complicated the matter, it is essential immediately into the solution by contact with a criminal defense and let someone who successfully deal with those cases treated. You are on the defense and the right ofSituation if not properly treated, in the vicinity of so bad as you might think. There is always a solution and help there, and just a phone call.
** NOTE: The above article is a legal opinion only on the basis of only the California law and should not be as specific legal advice. If you are not in California, you must contact an attorney in your state to find the applicable laws. It should also be noted that each legal situation fact specific and different.You should seek independent legal advice for your concern, and not on the article about the generally dependent in nature. JR
