You’ve been in a traffic accident, and maybe it wasn’t your fault. You may have panicked, or didn't know where to stop or who to contact, and you left the scene of a collision without exchanging information. What do you do now?
While there are many important decisions after a Hit and Run Traffic Accident, none are more important than finding an experienced Hit and Run Defense Lawyer to promptly help you.
Hit and Run Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan has represented many clients in Los Angeles facing hit and run charges. He is familiar with effective strategies, and, in many situations, works on resolving them “civilly,” prior to any criminal charges being filed. Significantly, this "civil" option may only be available for a short time, when the law enforcement agency has not fully completed their case investigation.
Hit and run cases can occur for many different reasons in the Los Angeles. Don't make your situation worse by trying to resolve it on your own. Contact Attorney Gregory Caplan to find out how he can help you start the process of resolving your situation at 213-400-5355, now!
More Information about Hit & Run Violations in Los Angeles
California hit and run laws state: “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, or in the death of a person, shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident.” If a person violates the law, they are subject to jail time and up to $10,000 in fines. If the hit and run accident results in death or serious injury, the violator is subject to prison time and large fines, and substantial restitution orders.
Depending on the seriousness of a traffic incident, an accused person's criminal record, and whether another person was hurt, a hit and run charge in Los Angeles can be filed as either a felony or misdemeanor. Minor hit and run accidents with minimal property damage and no physical injuries are typically charged as misdemeanors. If a hit and run accident results in bodily injury or death, it will generally be filed as a felony charge.
Felony hit and run cases are typically punished more severely than misdemeanor violations. Jail time and fines vary in hit and run cases, taking into consideration the specific facts of each case.
If you or someone you love is facing hit and run charges, contact Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Gregory Caplan, at 213-400-5355, as soon as possible, and find out how he can help you!