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Hit and run criminal offenses are violations of the California Vehicle Code which mandates that all drivers involved in a vehicular accident should stop and exchange information with the other party in the accident.  If bodily injuries result in the other party, the law requires that the offending driver render assistance. Otherwise, if the driver leaves the accident scene without rendering assistance to the injured party the offense becomes a felony punishable with a maximum of 1-3 years imprisonment.  If you find yourself in such a predicament, it pays to get hold of the services of a California Criminal Law Firm.

The LAPD assigned to investigate the road accident is known to send a letter to the driver or vehicle owner reported to have left the scene requesting they contact a detective.  If you are either, this is the time to get in touch with a defense attorney from a reputable California Criminal Law Firm.  And when the police knock on your door, you may think you can just talk yourself out of the mess, but never allow yourself to talk to the police without legal representation as you could be incriminating yourself.

Bear in mind that the police may still be fishing and your efforts could be a dead giveaway to confirm you’re the one they’re looking for. So don’t be surprised if you receive a court summons the following day.  Had a defense attorney been present to talk to the police detective, charges could have been prevented as the police often have insufficient evidence.  Attorneys from a respected California Criminal Law Firm have been known to frustrate hit and run charges from being filed and if filed, are easily dismissed due to applicable provisions of the California penal code.