Columbus Hit-and-Skip/Hit-and-Run Defense Lawyers
Leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it to the police and exchanging information with the other driver can have very serious consequences. If you left the scene of an OVI/DUI accident or any vehicle accident causing property damage, injury or death, the consequences will be even harsher. Depending on the kind of damage you caused and whether anyone was injured, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. The severity of the charge and resulting penalties are based on issues such as:
- Whether the accident caused only property damage
- The cost of the damage
- If there is a serious injury to a person
- If there is a death
Penalties for conviction of a hit-and-skip accident can include six points on your driver’s license, driver’s license suspension, probation, fines, or a jail or prison sentence.
To protect your license and your freedom, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. We will investigate the accident and the charges against you. We understand that losing your license and going to jail will affect your job, your relationship with your family, and your reputation. Our criminal defense attorneys work hard to defeat the charges or minimize the consequences to our clients.
At the Scott and Nolder Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing drivers who are charged with hit-and-skip or leaving the scene of an accident. Whether you have already been charged or think you may be arrested soon, it is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
For a free consultation with our Columbus hit-and-skip defense attorneys, call us at 614-221-9790.
