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California Vehicle Code 20001 - 20006 - I?m charged with a Hit and Run. What do I do?

By Walin & Klarich

In California, a hit and run occurs when a driver of a motor vehicle knowingly leaves the scene of an accident without identifying themselves to the other party or parties involved. The severity of the penalty depends on whether the accident resulted in damage to property or death or injury to any persons involved. If the accident only resulted in damage to property such as the vehicles involved in the accident or any surrounding structures, the hit and run charge can be a misdemeanor offense under Vehicle Code Section 20002. However, if the accident resulted in death or injury to persons involved, the hit and run will likely be charged as a serious felony under Vehicle Code 20001. A conviction for a felony hit and run involving death or serious, permanent injury may result in a two, three, or four-year sentence in state prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on December 20, 2010 (boomark / email).