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A charge of leaving the scene (hit and run) can be initiated by a letter from the police informing you that you are a suspect, and they would like to question you, or as a criminal citation mailed to you. A hit and run is deemed a crime in the majority of jurisdictions. A hit and run can occur in any type of accident. The driver responsible for or contributing to the accident must flee the scene to be deemed a hit and run driver. The accident itself is not paramount; it is the act of fleeing that constitutes the action. Hit and run is a serious criminal charge in Texas when a person is accused of not stopping after a car crash involving death, injury, or property damage. It is also known as leaving the scene of an accident. The offense can range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the degree of damage or injury. When a driver of a vehicle in an accident leaves the scene when someone was injured, he or she can be charged with the crime Felony Hit and Run under Illinois criminal law. A Misdemeanor Hit and Run is when the driver of a vehicle in an accident leaves the scene when there was only damage to property. This lesser included offense of misdemeanor hit and run is charged when the accident merely resulted in property damage pursuant to California Vehicle Code 20002 as opposed to a felony hit and run that results in death or serious injury. Defending a hit and run charge can be very difficult for several reasons. First, because you left the scene of the accident, the police or law enforcement officials may presume you were guilty of causing the accident in its entirety, since fleeing the scene suggests guilt. Yes, you can. If you are a resident of California, you can contact an attorney to bring a civil suit against the driver and the insurance company, if he in fact has insurance. There may not be any criminal charges against him, but if it is a you say, he left the scene of an accident, then that is criminal.
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