Santa Rosa Hit and Run Attorney

Misdemeanor or Felony Hit and Run Offenses

Hit and run offenses in California may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the seriousness of the accident, the extent of the damage caused, and the defendant's past criminal record.

The differences in classifications are outlined below:

• Misdemeanor - For minor traffic accidents where there is minimal property damage and no physical injury, a misdemeanor offense will most likely be charged by the District Attorney's Office. Under California law, a misdemeanor hit and run is defined as, "a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in property damage."
• Felony - When bodily injury or death results from the collision and resulting hit and run offense, a felony will most likely be charged by the District Attorney's Office. A felony hit and run in California is defined as, "a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving death or permanent injury to any person associated with the accident."

Elite Advocacy & Cutting-Edge Legal Defense from a Santa Rosa Hit & Run Attorney

Due to the life-altering legal consequences that are involved with hit & run offenses, it is always in a person's best interest to obtain the services of a Santa Rosa hit and run lawyer who has the legal background and knowledge it takes to successfully fight hit and run charges. The Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C. is located in downtown Santa Rosa, California. We are minutes away from the courthouse and jail facilities. We are well prepared to fight for you.

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