If an individual is involved in an accident where there has been property damage, injury or death, you are required to remain at the scene until statutory duties are fulfilled. Leaving the scene will trigger additional charges and more costly penalties.
When it comes to traffic cases, our knowledgeable attorneys have decades of experience handling everything from speeding tickets to DUI Homicide. No matter your legal matter, we are here to protect your rights and fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
We have been successful in getting charges reduced and even dropped; call today for your free consultation at 407-862-9222.
Stacked Charges
Depending on the merits of the case, you could face misdemeanor charges and points on your license or more serious charges such as First, Second or even Third-degree felony charges. These are of course in addition to the original citations and charges you or a loved one face from the accident itself. It is a criminal offense to leave the scene of an accident.
Leaving the Scene Involving Property Damage
This is a second-degree misdemeanor charge, that if convicted, a judge could impose the following penalties;
- Sixty days in jail
- Six-month probation
- Up to a $500 fine
Leaving the Scene Involving Injury
This is a third-degree felony and if convicted a judge could impose the following penalties;
- Five years in prison
- Five-year probation
- Up to a $5,000 fine
- 3-year revocation of driver’s license
Leaving the Scene Involving Serious Bodily Injury or Death
This is a second-degree felony. Serious bodily injury is defined by FL statue as an injury that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ. These convictions come with mandatory minimum penalties which include but are not limited to the following;
- Fifteen years in prison
- Fifteen-year probation
- Up to a $10,000 fine
- 3-year revocation of driver’s license
Elements of the Case
In order to obtain a conviction, the prosecution must prove certain elements of the case beyond a reasonable doubt. With the right defense team on your side, this could be a difficult job for prosecution. We will challenge evidence, protect your rights and assert your innocence. Our attorneys will build the right defense strategy for you and fight for the best outcome in your case.
1 . They must prove YOU were the driver of the vehicle
2. They have to prove there was an accident with property damage, injury or death.
3. They have to prove the driver didn’t provide personal information or that the driver did not arrange for medical care for injured parties.
Contact The Law Office of David A. Webster, P.A. Today
If you receive a traffic citation of any kind, let our experienced and proven criminal traffic defense lawyers build your defense and assert your innocence in court. Our firm has represented thousands of clients who faced criminal traffic charges. In some cases, we have been able to have charges reduced and even dropped. To see if your case qualifies, call today for a FREE case evaluation at 407-862-9222.
