Felony Hit and Run Charges in Riverside

If you have been charged with a hit and run offense in Riverside, you may wonder what makes the offense a felony rather than a misdemeanor. In order for the crime to be charged as a felony, another party must have been injured or killed. At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside hit and run defense lawyers work vigorously on behalf of those who have been arrested for a felony hit and run offense. For more than two decades, our firm has provided clients with the skill, knowledge and aggressive approach necessary to secure a good outcome. If you or a loved one have been charged with a felony hit and run, it is imperative that you contact a capable Riverside felony hit and run defense attorney at once.

Under California's Vehicle Code 20001, those involved in an auto accident that results in injury or death must stop at the accident scene immediately, and show officers at the scene the requested documentation such as driver's license or other identification. You must also provide reasonable assistance to those injured and provide police and other involved parties with pertinent information such as registration number of your vehicle along with your name and current address.

If charged with a felony hit and run, how will a prosecutor prove your guilt?

Our Riverside felony hit and run defense lawyers know that the prosecutor must prove the following elements in order for you to be found guilty:

a) You were involved in the accident that caused injuries or resulted in death,

b) you knew that the accident took place,

c) you knew that another party (other than yourself) sustained injuries or was killed, or that the seriousness of the accident likely injured or killed someone and

d) you did not perform all of the duties listed above, and failed to do so willfully.

If convicted, what are the penalties/punishment you may face for a felony hit and run accident in Riverside?

The penalties you may face if convicted on felony hit and run charges depend upon the circumstances in your particular situation, and whether injuries were caused (California Vehicle Code 20001(b)(1)) or resulted in death or permanent injuries (Vehicle Code 20001(b)(2)).

If injuries were suffered by another party/parties, you will face fines of $1,000 to $10,000, along with up prison time of 16 months, 2 or 3 years. You may also be required to pay restitution, and will receive two points on your driving record per the California DMV. If serious or permanent injuries or death occurred, the penalties remain the same, other than you may spend up to 4 years in the California State Prison.

As skilled Riverside felony hit and run defense lawyers, there are many defenses that your attorney may determine would be advantageous in your situation, including:

a) It was not you driving your car. This defense is effective if your car was stolen or someone else had access to your vehicle. However, it is important that you have reported your car stolen and filled out a report prior to the hit and run allegation.

b) Lack of knowledge. While this may sound strange, there are circumstances in which you may not realize an accident occurred, such as if you were not actually involved in the accident yourself, but your driving caused other cars to collide. Additionally, you may have had a slight collision that you were not aware of, or you did not have reason to believe that anyone was injured in the accident.

c) You were the only one injured

d) You did not willfully leave the scene or fail to leave information. When it is determined that it was not safe for the accused to remain at the scene of the accident, your attorney may be able to have the charges against you reduced to a misdemeanor charge.

Being convicted on felony hit and run charges can have a serious impact to your life. However, never assume that you are guilty and that there is nothing you can do. Whether innocent or guilty, it is important that you seek legal guidance from a qualified Riverside hit and run attorney immediately.

At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, we work diligently to protect the legal rights and freedom of our clients. When you have been arrested for felony hit and run in Riverside or any criminal offense, contact us for exceptional legal representation.

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