ACCUSED OF LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT IN FLORIDA?
Leaving the scene of an accident, also referred to as “hit and run,” is a serious criminal offense in Florida. Under state law, a driver may face imprisonment in county jail or state prison, fines, probation and license suspension for a violation of this nature. Specific penalties will vary depending upon the amount of damage the accident caused. If property damage was the only effect of the accident, the penalties will be less severe. If someone was injured, the penalties will be more extreme.
At Hager & Schwartz, P.A., our Miami hit and run attorneys are highly experienced in representing clients facing charges for leaving the scene of an accident. Being accused of leaving the scene of an accident is a serious situation that should be addressed by a lawyer as soon as possible. That is why we offer an immediate case evaluationto discuss your legal matter and determine how we can help. Our skilled lawyers represent clients throughout all of Miami-Dade County in Florida.
Contact our Miami hit and run defense attorneys at (305) 330-1360 today for the defense you need!
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HIT AND RUN CHARGES IN FLORIDA
If a driver is involved in an auto accident he or she must stop and exchange contact information and provide medical assistance. The failure to do so is a criminal offense which may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending upon the particular case.
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage: second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in county jail and a fine of up to $500.
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing injury: third-degree felony offense, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing death: first-degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
DEFENSE FOR FLORIDA HIT AND RUN CASES
Your future and freedom are at risk in the face of criminal charges involving leaving the scene of an accident. Fortunately, a Miami hit and run lawyer at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. can offer you the dedicated legal guidance that you need and the aggressive representation you deserve in order to fight these charges.
Schedule your free consultation with our Miami hit and run attorneys when you call (305) 330-1360.
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- Assault does not require physical contact.
- Battery requires an intentional touching or striking.
- Aggravating facts can elevate a misdemeanor to a felony.
- Self-defense and defense of others may be complete defenses.
If a driver is involved in an auto accident he or she must stop and exchange contact information and provide medical assistance. The failure to do so is a criminal offense which may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending upon the particular case.
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage: second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in county jail and a fine of up to $500.
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing injury: third-degree felony offense, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
- Leaving the scene of an accident causing death: first-degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Your future and freedom are at risk in the face of criminal charges involving leaving the scene of an accident. Fortunately, a Miami hit and run lawyer at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. can offer you the dedicated legal guidance that you need and the aggressive representation you deserve in order to fight these charges.
Schedule your free consultation with our Miami hit and run attorneys when you call (305) 330-1360.
HOW OUR ATTORNEYS PREPARE YOUR CASE
We preserve surveillance footage, photographs, dispatch recordings, body-camera video, medical records, phone data, and witness communications before they disappear. We investigate the scene, test the State’s timeline, and identify whether self-defense, accident, credibility problems, or unlawful police conduct changes the case.
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