Virginia Beach Hit-and-Run Defense Lawyer
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When you are involved in a car accident, the adrenaline and confusion of the situation can make you act in a way you wouldn’t under normal circumstances. Everyone reacts to emergency situations differently, some panic and feel the need to leave the issue behind in order to think clearly. Unfortunately, when these types of reactions lead to a hit-and-run incident, the repercussions can be extremely serious.
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, our firm understands the problems you are up against. We are dedicated to providing honest, knowledgeable legal guidance for our clients and we can use our experience work towards a favorable outcome for your case.
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Defining a Hit-and-Run Accident
An accident is deemed a hit-and-run not by how the incident occurred, but how the driver responds afterward. Typically hit-and-run accidents occur between drivers, though they can involve pedestrians, bicyclists, or stationary objects and vehicles. If a driver flees the scene of an accident without providing any information about his or her identity or offering assistance to any injured parties, he or she is considered a hit-and-run driver.
By law, every driver has a responsibility to exhibit certain care while driving, especially if another person on the road is injured. If a driver is in any way involved in an accident, whether he or she was at fault or not, it is that driver’s responsibility to stop and lend assistance. Failing to do so could result in serious legal consequences.
Hit-and-Run Penalties
A hit-and-run driver may face a variety of legal consequences depending on what type of accident occurred, if there were any injuries, and whether or not there was significant property damage. If nobody was injured, the crime will most likely be considered a misdemeanor and could carry a jail sentence of up to 6 months and up to $1,000 in fines.
If one of the people involved in the hit-and-run accident was seriously injured, the hit-and-run driver may face felony charges. A felony conviction for a hit-and-run accident can result in up to 4 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. The driver may also face serious penalties from the department of motor vehicles, including driver’s license suspension or worse.
Vehicular Manslaughter for Hit-and-Run Accident
In the event that a hit-and-run accident results in a person’s death, the hit-and-run driver could face charges of involuntary manslaughter. If a driver flees the scene after an accident, even when the accident was not their fault, the driver fails to exhibit the necessary care required of the situation.
When someone is killed, the witnesses to the death are required to call the police, even if it was not their fault. So, a hit-and-run driver could face involuntary manslaughter charges, which may result in up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $2,500.
Contact The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller
If you are facing hit-and-run charges, our experienced firm may be able to help. Our founding attorney, Dan Miller, has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Criminal Defense by The National Trial Lawyers and is active in many professional associations in the Virginia area. Our criminal defense firm in Virginia Beach has the experience and skills you need to fight for your rights and protect your future.
Contact The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller to get started today.
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I hired Mr. Miller initially for a bond hearing . I decided to retain his services for the case itself . I was facing two felony charges as well as a failure to appear charge . While there were witnesses that were able to identify me, I walked out of Virginia Beach Courthouse with only a misdemeanor thanks to Mr. Miller's representation . I work in the healthcare profession and expressed to Mr. Miller the importance of avoiding a felony charge and he made it happen. I am forever grateful and will highly recommend him . Mr. Miller will always represent myself as well as family members if need be in the future . Again thank you Mr. Miller for using your knowledge to keep me from being a convicted felon and also saving my career.- C. Dickens
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Mr Miller you're the man I appreciate advising me what to get for my case and getting my reckless driving ticket reduced. Would highly recommend you to anyone if asked for help.- J. J
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Mr. Miller and his team are a class act and helped me get out of situation I should of never been in. Mr. Miller is down to earth and listens to what you have to say. His team was very helpful with emailing me all the information I needed and keeping me up- M. Wilder
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