Misdemeanor vs. Felony Hit and Run
Failing to stop after damaging another vehicle or property is a misdemeanor carrying up to 6 months in jail. If any person suffered an injury or fatality, leaving the scene becomes a felony punishable by state prison.
Defenses to Vehicle Code 20001 & 20002
Common legal defenses include lack of knowledge that an accident occurred, lack of knowledge of damage/injury, emergency situations, or establishing that you were not the driver of the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a hit and run charge be settled through a civil compromise?
Under PC 1377/1378, misdemeanor hit and run charges involving only property damage can often be dismissed via a civil compromise once property losses are fully compensated.
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