Monday, April 12, 2010

Hit and Run: Criminal Accidents in Los Angeles


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There are many ways for the criminal law-abiding citizens, or to obtain problems Angeles, a city the size of the lot, never do any evil intent to damage, either One way to do this is to invest in a "hit and run" type of disorder in question. Should not be difficult for you in a scenario where you are in a crowded parking lot or driving on the road and imagine for a variety of innocent reasons of distraction or noise, fatigue or less harmless drugYou hit another vehicle.

This is a common occurrence in general insurance companies or regulated private between the parties. Sometimes, depending on the severity of the accident and the damage, and the police are called. Where things get complicated and crime is when a party leaves the scene. This is commonly referred to as a "hit and run."

No matter if the scene in the car left or left the car at the scene and fled on foot and were takenfrom a friend. If the scene without providing information or links, inaccurate or false (the "false note" option on the left).

THE PROBLEM

In California, widely believed to be "hit and run" is codified in Vehicle Code Section 2002 which reads:
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"The driver of a vehicle in an accident only damage to property, including vehicles involved is to stop the vehicle immediately to the nearest place that do not impede traffic orotherwise jeopardize the safety of other motorists. Moving the vehicle in accordance with this subdivision does not affect the question of fault. The driver shall also immediately do either of the following:

(1) Locate and notify the owner or person in charge of that property of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle involved and, upon locating the driver of any other vehicle involved or the owner or person in charge of any damaged property, upon being requested, present his or her driver's license, and vehicle registration, to the other driver, property owner, or person in charge of that property. The information presented shall include the current residence address of the driver and of the registered owner. If the registered owner of an involved vehicle is present at the scene, he or she shall also, upon request, present his or her driver's license information, if available or other valid identification to the other involved parties.

2) Leave in a conspicuous place on the vehicle or other property damaged a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle involved and a statement of the circumstances thereof and shall without unnecessary delay notify the police department of the city wherein the collision occurred or, if the collision occurred in unincorporated territory, the local headquarters of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(b) Any person who parks a vehicle which, prior drove around the vehicle is again a vehicle in flight and is in an accident involving property damage in question, manned or automatic, is responsible for the Provisions of this section concerning notification and reporting and will be sent to the conviction, the penalties do in this section for non-compliance.
(C) any person who does not meet all the requirements of this section, be guilty of a crime and sentencingthereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($ 1,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine. "

California Vehicle Code Section 2002 is to be very clear and specific. No matter whose fault it is, you must meet the requirements listed above.

A Hit and Run can also occur if the car hits a parked car, causing relatively minor damage and leaving the scene. You can not even awarethat an accident has occurred. A bystander or eye witness may take down your license plate number and call the police. It is even possible to be in busy traffic, or on the freeway, and be involved in a collision where one or both parties "takes off" or leaves the scene of the incident. You may even lose each other in to the normal flow of traffic, or due to the speed of the vehicle, or road or weather conditions such as darkness, rain or bad lighting. Even in this situation someone can be charged with a hit and run violation. Even failing to provide complete or accurate information can lead to a criminal filing and can land you in jail for up to six months.

THE SOLUTION

Perhaps you were involved in a situation that is similar to this. You may have been sent a letter by the City Attorney. You may have received a telephone call from a detective, or someone may have come around asking questions about you or your vehicle. It is important at this point not no one to speak and seek the advice of a competent attorney and lawyer who follow 's direction. An attorney try to find the information you enter on the basis of information you are looking for and can generate reports and talk with officers and stakeholders.

A lawyer can guide you through this process, keep out of trouble, and also because the civil arena guide. A civil case is one where only money is involved (evenIf you are not a criminal problem) and where a fraction and the loss of freedom of those involved in detention. A crime as cited above may carry penalties of up to six months in county jail. If injuries are involved or other issues like hitting a pedestrian or were under the influence should immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer, because this type of gear in some situations, and often classified as a crime taken, the lesions are usually involvedcan carry penalties of more than a year in the State Prison.

Over the years many people who have been involved in hit and runs have come to me and I have helped get them out of trouble. Sometimes I have been able to make sure that no charges were filed and even when charges were filed, I was able to either get them dismissed or have been able to resolve them with relatively minor consequences.

I use many techniques based on years of negotiation and legal knowledge including California Penal Code Section 1377-1378.

California Penal Code Section 1377, 1378 provide:

"When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a civil action, the offense may be compromised, as provided in Section 1378, except when it is committed as follows:

(a) By or upon an officer of justice, while in the execution of the duties of his or her office.

(b) Riotously.

(c) With an intent to commit a felony.

(d) In violation of any court order, as described in Section 273.6 or 273.65.

(E) or to any family or household member or to any person if the violation of a person in section 6211 of the Code or subdivision of a family described, including (b) of section 13700 of this code.

(F) When an old man, in violation of § 368 of the Code or Section 15656 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(G) For a child, as described in Section 647.6 or 11165.6

An experienced Los Angeles criminalable to solve many defenders hit and run cases through the negotiation of compensation and payment for you and protects you from any criminal liability and imprisonment. Using this code section effectively an experienced lawyer can navigate to the deep sea and Muddy Waters, the criminal justice system and get to shore. As a lawyer, I think that the investigators and speak with the investigator. I can sign the other parties and draft letters for them to contact and knowthe way to present it to the District Attorney, he City Attorney and the judge so they can "sign off" on it.

Although Penal Code Sections 1377 and 1378 provide for a civil remedy thus allowing the criminal court to dismiss a case, usually a prosecutor has to agree to it and it is most certainly in the judge's discretion whether to grant a dismissal under Penal Code Section 1377-1378.
Other factors include the severity of the incident, the age of the person involved, prior criminal record, the victim's desire for prosecution, and other factors not cited here.

OTHER SOLUTIONS

There are some Justifications for leaving the scene of an accident. One of these is to seek immediate medical attention. The social policy here is self evident. We don't want an injured person to stay at the scene of an accident at the cost of their own life, limb or health. In emergencies leaving the scene of an accident may be allowed.

This justification may apply if you are injured in the accident or someone else is injured and you take them to the hospital. Perhaps you were already on the way to the hospital when the accident occurred.

Other situations may also arise. Perhaps you were a passenger who left the scene and you are afraid someone may think you are driving, or perhaps you lent your car out to a family member or friend who has a similar physical description to you. All of these scenarios can be handled by an expert in criminal defense.

What do
What measures should be adopted and the situation is "fair." You have a couple of mistakes and questionable decisions that he had been an accident and left the scene. Do not do anything, still worse decisions. It 's a mistake, and we hope to avoid the problem away. It 's also a mistake to try to address the issue of police searching, talk to the other party orlies.

There is a mistake and a crime following the report falsely that the vehicle was stolen, or make another false report. Whatever the situation, even if you have further complicated the matter, it is important to enter the solution immediately contact a criminal defense and to be with someone who is able to deal with cases of this business. You can not have the defense and the situation, if handled correctly almost as bad as you are entitledmay think. There is always a solution and help is available and just a telephone call away.

**NOTE: The above article is a legal opinion only based on California law only and should not be construed as specific legal advice. If you are not in California, you need to consult an attorney in your State to find the applicable laws. It should also be noted that every legal situation is fact specific and different. You should seek independent legal advice for your matter and not rely on the article above which is general in nature. J.R.

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